Dear campus community member:
We would like to inform you of crimes that have recently occurred in the campus area so you have the information you need to take the appropriate precautions.
This message alone is not necessarily an indication that crime rates on campus have increased. For a more comprehensive look at crime in your area, you can view the daily crime log.
This semester, numerous electric scooters have been reported stolen from locations on campus.
Many of the scooters were left unsecured, while the cable lock securing the scooter to a bicycle rack had been cut on others. The stolen scooters are the stand-on style. Additionally, a number of bicycles have been reported stolen since the beginning of the semester.
Please keep transportation items locked at all times and report any suspicious activity you might have witnessed. Additional crime prevention tips are listed below.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the University of Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216. Witnesses may remain anonymous by calling Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (373-TIPS), by visiting www.373tips.com or by providing information through the P3 Tips mobile app available on iOS and Android. All messages to Crime Stoppers are electronically stripped of identifying information and forwarded to police by an independent third party.
This is our community. Let’s stay together.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is a very safe one, but a community of our size will never be crime-free. U. of I. Police and its partner law enforcement agencies work hard to prevent crime and to quickly identify and arrest offenders when crime occurs, but you play the most important role in keeping our campus community safe.
- Watch your belongings. Theft is the most common crime on college campuses everywhere, and ours is no exception. Lock up or secure your personal belongings whenever possible, even if they are sitting right next to you. Do not leave your vehicle running if it is unattended.
- Lock your doors. The easiest way to prevent theft and burglary is by locking the door to your vehicle or residence. Criminals often will look for an open door or window to steal your items.
- Hide it, or better yet, bring it with you. Do not leave valuables in plain sight, and never leave keys with the vehicle. Make sure to hide valuables if you have to leave them in your vehicle, or do not leave them in the vehicle at all.
- Be alert, and trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Call police if something looks odd — we’re happy to assist, and even the smallest bit of information could prevent another crime.
Please take a moment to review these resources we have made available to keep you informed, and consider liking UIPD on Facebook, following us on Instagram or subscribing to our news feed to receive regular updates.