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Campus Alerts 2009 - 2010
"Crime Awareness" is an integral component of "crime prevention." Knowledge that crimes occur encourages communities to actively participate in crime prevention efforts (e.g., locking doors, walking with others at night and through dark areas, reporting suspicious activity to police) and, therefore, creates a safer environment. Lack of information invites complacency. The following messages were approved for campus-wide distribution by Chief Gary J. Margolis of the UVM Department of Police Services to alert you to an incident, to promote safety on campus and, in part, to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990.
For Immediate Release 2009-09-10
To: The UVM Campus Community
Fr: Lianne Tuomey,Chief of Police
Re: Safety Advisory
This safety advisory is to inform you that there was an attempted abduction of a 24 yr. old woman on Colchester Avenue, south side of the street, right near the cemetery. Victim was walking toward Winooski. This occurred Wednesday, September 9, 2009 around 9:20pm. Burlington Police Department is seeking information about the following person and vehicle:
A mid-late 40 year old white male who is 5’10” - 6’2” tall and described as having a heavy muscular build with a big belly and who sustained a hand injury. The vehicle is a newer model full size dual rear-wheel pickup truck, light color, Chevy or GM, Quad Cab with a rack and flared fenders. The vehicle was last seen heading toward Winooski, Vermont.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Burlington Police directly at 540-2113.
While the victim is not affiliated with UVM, it is important to stay alert and travel in and around the campus with caution. Please adhere to the following safety tips:
* Be aware of your surroundings at all times
* Keep your head up while walking and stay alert – not distracted by cell phone or ipod
* Travel with friends or colleagues
* Walk in well-lit areas
* Use the shuttle or CCTA bus system
* If you have to travel alone, let someone know your departure and arrival time
* Report suspicious activities to Police Services
It is always important to take care of your personal safety and the safety of others. I will provide the campus with additional information if/when it becomes available.
- Report a Tip
- Call Police Services TipsLine at 656-TIPS
Alert ID: 63
Case ID: 2009-4401
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