ßÙßÇÂþ» Safety Advisory
10/23/24
On October 23, 2024, the University Police received two reports of stolen vehicles from the ßÙßÇÂþ» campus. The first vehicle, a van, was stolen by an unknown individual and later abandoned in the M Lots. The second vehicle, a box truck, was taken from Parking Lot M1 and later recovered in the City of ßÙßÇÂþ».
The suspect involved in the theft of the second vehicle has been taken into custody, and formal charges are pending. However, the suspect is not expected to be held after being charged. It remains unclear whether the same suspect was responsible for the theft of the first vehicle.
The University Police are actively investigating this incident and encourage anyone with information to contact them at 607-777-2393. Information can also be reported anonymously through the University Police website: /police/anonymous-tips.html
- In light of this incident, the University Police would like to provide the following
tips to help keep you and your property safe:
Always secure your vehicle and remove any valuable items when it is unattended. - Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Never leave your keys inside the vehicle.
- Always keep your windows closed when your vehicle is unattended.
This message has been delivered to all active users of the ßÙßÇÂþ» electronic mail system. This message is posted for the ßÙßÇÂþ» community in compliance with the "Timely Warning" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998. You cannot be removed from these distributions. There is no reason to forward this message to individuals or mailing lists within the ßÙßÇÂþ» mail system, as it is already distributed to everyone.