UAPD Responds to Campus Assault

• July 12th, 2023
• in Uncategorized

UPDATE to the July 12th campus incident:

As of 12:07 PM on Thursday, July 13th, the suspect from the below incident is in police custody.

UAPD Campus Safety Advisory: Reported on-campus assault – July 12, 2023

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to a report of an assault and possible sexual assault on campus shortly before 8 p.m. A female UA student reported being assaulted and knocked to the ground near the intersection of University Blvd and Devotie Dr. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect fled on foot, then got into a vehicle, leaving campus and driving east on Jack Warner Parkway.

The appearance of the suspect as reported to UAPD was:

Suspect
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: 5’9 to 6’0
Weight: No information
Hair: Short hair

Age: Around 20-25 years old
Clothing: Grey shirt, black sweat pants

Vehicle Info: Silver Nissan SUV

This message reports currently available information. As the investigation continues, details may change. Updates will be provided on the UAPD Advisories webpage.

Anyone who has any additional information is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

• Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
• Be mindful of your surroundings

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

Drug-Free School and Communities Act

• March 26th, 2023
• in Uncategorized

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act was passed in 1989 as part of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and requires institutions of higher education that receive federal funding to execute a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for its campus community.  As part of this, the college is required to notify all members of the campus community on an annual basis about the various prevention and education programs, resources, policies, and laws related to alcohol and other drugs.

Additional information is available at Biennial Review – AOD Resources (ua.edu)

Robbery Incident March 3, 2023

• March 4th, 2023
• in on-campus advisory

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to a robbery report on campus just before midnight on March 3, 2023.

The victim reported two suspects entered a residence hall at Burke East and stole personal property after threatening the occupant. No injuries or weapons were reported. At the time of the report, the suspects were being pursued off campus.

The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:

Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Hair: N/A
Clothing: Camo top and bottom with hood

Suspect 2
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Hair: N/A
Clothing: Camo pants with brown jacket and hood

This message reports currently available information. As the investigation continues, details may change. Updates will be provided on the UAPD Advisories webpage.

Anyone who has any additional information about either occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

• Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person.
• Be mindful of your surroundings.
• If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

UA Student Center Evacuation

• February 17th, 2023
• in Uncategorized

(12:51 PM) UPDATE: The UA Student Center has reopened

UA Alert: A small fire was reported in the UA Student Center. The building has been evacuated until the smoke is ventilated.

The building will remain closed as firefighters respond and clear the smoke. Avoid the area.

UAPD Responds to Off Campus Shooting

• January 15th, 2023
• in Uncategorized

*UPDATED*

• 1/16/23 – Update to Public Safety Notice – Off-campus shooting

After a thorough investigation from multiple jurisdictions, two suspects, one of whom was a UA student, were arrested and charged with capital murder in the off-campus incident.

• 1/15/23 – Update to Public Safety Notice – Off-campus shooting 

Police have provided an update to the public safety notice emailed to campus earlier this morning. The only suspect being sought was taken into custody before the notice was sent. Information about a second suspect and vehicle being sought was incorrect and based on limited information available at the time.

A vehicle carrying a shooting victim stopped on University Blvd. in front of the Walk of Champions. The street was closed in the area while police investigated. It is now open. Neither the victim nor the shooter is a member of the UA community. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is leading the investigation. 

Public safety notifications and advisories are posted on the UAPD website and updated as needed.

January 15th, 2023

The University of Alabama Police Department responded with other agencies to reports of a shooting that occurred on Grace Street near The Strip.

The shooting occurred on January 15th just before 2:00 AM. Suspects fled the area heading east on University Blvd in a yellow Dodge Charger. Police have one person in custody and are working to confirm details of the incident and additional suspect information. Police do not believe there is any current threat to the campus community.

Witness descriptions of the remaining suspect are:

Sex: Male
Race: Black *Updated based on additional witness information*
Height: Tall 
Weight: Slim build
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Black Pants, green jacket

Anyone who has any additional information about either occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information.

Honors Hall Evacuation 6/23/22

• June 24th, 2022
• in Uncategorized

*ALL CLEAR*

5:48 pm

The situation is all clear. Honors Hall has been reopened and the chemical has been eliminated.

*UPDATE*

5:24 PM

The hazardous material that caused the evacuation of Honors Hall was a chemical commonly used in laboratories that can become dangerous if dried out and improperly moved. Emergency officials promptly responded and removed the chemical. Out of an abundance of caution, they will destroy the material in a nearby isolated area. A loud detonation may be heard on campus. There is no danger to the campus community.

3:20 PM

Honors Hall has been evacuated out of an abundance of caution because of a potentially hazardous material found in a storage room. Emergency officials are on scene to handle and remove the substance. No injuries are reported. Please avoid the area.

UAPD Responds to Robbery Incidents on Campus (04/16/2022)

• April 20th, 2022
• in Uncategorized

UPDATED 0N 4/18/2022

Patrol and Investigative work by UAPD led to the arrest of 2 suspects from the incidents occurring this past weekend.

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to reports of three robberies on campus in the early morning hours of April 16. Around 12:30 a.m. the first victim received a ride from suspects in the Lakeside East area and was robbed of personal property when leaving the vehicle. Incidents were also reported shortly after near Lakeside Dining and near the Ridgecrest area. There are no injuries, and there is no current threat to the campus community.

The vehicle was described as a light colored 4-door Honda Accord with no license tag and 3-4 suspects inside.

The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:

Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Blue hooded sweatshirt with tie-dyed pattern
Additional info: Appeared to be college-aged

Suspect 2
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Ski mask and blue fatigue puffer jacket

Suspect 3
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Ski mask

Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

• Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

UAPD Responds to On Campus Robberies (4/20/22)

• April 20th, 2022
• in Uncategorized

*UPDATE*

Investigative work by UAPD led to the arrest of two suspects from the first robbery reported in the early hours of April 20

UAPD Campus Safety Advisory: On-campus robberies – April 20, 2022

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to two robbery reports on campus in the early morning hours of April 20.

In one report, the victim was followed out of a bar on University Blvd. and was punched from behind as he walked by the Walk of Champions at Bryant Denny Stadium around 1:30 a.m. The victim described two, possibly three suspects who fled on foot back toward The Strip. No further injuries were reported.

The appearance of the suspects in the first incident was reported to be:

Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Blue hooded sweatshirt with tie-dyed pattern

Suspect 2
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: White tee-shirt

Suspect 3
Sex: Not Provided
Race: Not Provided
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Not Provided

In the second report, the victim described being robbed at an unspecified time in the overnight hours of April 19 and 20 in the Publix parking lot near The Strip. The victim described one suspect in a black car who left the area. No injury was reported.

The appearance of the suspect in the second reported incident was described as:

Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Not provided

Anyone who has any additional information about either occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

• Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

UAPD Responds to On-Campus Robbery

• November 7th, 2021
• in Uncategorized

University of Alabama police responded to a reported on-campus robbery that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in the area of Stadium Drive and W 4th Street. Two unknown suspects reportedly beat and took money from the victim (no known UA affiliation), who was not seriously injured. They fled in an unknown vehicle.

The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:

Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: About 6’
Weight: Slender build – about 150 lbs.
Hair: Dreadlocks
Clothing: White overalls with black t-shirt
Additional info: Medium complexion

Suspect 2

Sex: Male 

Race: Black

Height: About 5’ 10”

Weight: About 150 lbs.

Hair: No description provided

Clothing: White shirt, white jeans

Additional info: Dark complexion

Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/

Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person

– Be mindful of your surroundings

– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.

You are receiving this notification as part of the University of Alabama’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

UAPD Responds To On Campus Robbery

• August 14th, 2021
• in Uncategorized

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to a robbery on the morning of August 14 at around 3:00 am. The incident occurred near the University Strip and Bryant-Denny Stadium Area. The victim was approached by the suspect around the intersection of Wallace Wade and 8th Street and had personal property taken. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect got into a gray Toyota truck with 3 others and left the scene potentially heading towards the campus area.

The appearance of the suspect was reported to be:

Suspect 1

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: No description provided

Weight: No Description Provided

Hair:  No description provided

Clothing: No description provided

Additional info:  3 additional black males in the gray truck

Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

• Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.