Motor Vehicle Theft

Sept. 14, 2023

University of Arizona Clery Timely Warning Notice

 

Type of Offense:            Motor Vehicle Theft

Date:                               September 13, 2023

Date &Time
of Occurrence:               August 21, 2023, thru September 11, 2023                                           

Location:                        University of Arizona Main Campus

Reported to:                  The University of Arizona Police Department
Case Numbers: U2308230002, U2308250009, U2308270006, U2309030006, U2309050009, U2309050011, U2309110007

 

This crime alert is being sent out because there are motor vehicle thefts occurring on campus.

Between August 23, 2023 and September 11, 2023 the University of Arizona Police Department has received reports of seven stolen vehicles. Four vehicles were Kia brand vehicles, two were Hyundai’s. Most of the vehicles were stolen during the day and involved broken window entry. The incidents occurred in various parking garages, parking lots and streets on the University of Arizona campus property. The locations of the crimes occurred as far north near Mabel Street and south near 6th Street.

The vehicle owners were not present during the motor vehicle thefts.

UAPD has increased patrols of all parking areas on campus. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call UAPD at 520-621-8273. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 88-CRIME (520-882-7463).

 

Prevention and Safety Tips
  • Close all windows and lock all doors before leaving your vehicle
  • Remove valuables from your vehicle
  • Consider anti-auto theft and tracking technology
  • Park in well-lit areas
  • If you see suspicious activity in the parking lots or around campus call 9-1-1.
  • For additional safety tips please visit uapd.arizona.edu and safety.arizona.edu

Information regarding support resources, services and programs can be found at:
https://uapd.arizona.edu/resources-policies/victim-resources

 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

Timely warnings are released by the University of Arizona Police Department when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, in compliance with federal law, these timely warnings provide information about campus safety, and allow campus community members to take precautions. The reported information may not have been investigated or confirmed at the time of the issuance of the warning.

Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in timely warnings only when they provide several details that might help distinguish the suspect’s appearance from the general population.