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Timely Warning: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety (DPS) is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. The purpose of a timely warning is to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., during an exterior patrol of the campus, a DPS officer discovered graffiti that had been spray-painted on the garage door of Luther Hall. This graffiti contained threatening and pejorative language towards the Somali and LGBTQIA+ communities. The graffiti was likely painted sometime between midnight and 1:40 a.m. and is already in the process of being removed.

Suspect Description

At this time, there is no description of a suspect involved in this incident. However, the graffiti matches that from the incident listed in the timely warning sent out on September 27, 2025, and the two incidents are suspected to be connected.

Status

DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717 or MPD.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through or ) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on .

Safety Tips

  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Call DPS or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Timely Warning: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety (DPS) is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. The purpose of a timely warning is to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., during an exterior patrol of the campus, a DPS officer discovered graffiti that had been spray-painted on the garage door of Luther Hall. This graffiti contained threatening and pejorative language towards the LGBTQIA+ community. The graffiti was likely painted sometime between 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. and has since been removed.

Suspect Description

At this time, there is no description of a suspect involved in this incident.

Status

DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717 or MPD.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through or ) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on .

Safety Tips

  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Call DPS or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Timely Warning: Felony Theft

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Felony Theft

On August 30, 2025, between 5 and 6 am, a felony theft of a student鈥檚 owned iPhone, MacBook, driver鈥檚 license, credit, and debit card occurred from a student鈥檚 dorm room in Mortensen Hall.

Suspect Description

The suspect seen on security footage appeared to be a medium complexion black male, wearing a blue sweatshirt or hoodie and panda ducks which are black and white Nike shoes.听 He was later seen with similar shoes/jeans, wearing a backpack (under his coat).听 The suspect was last viewed on security cameras on the elevator going down to the 1st听floor where he gets off the elevator and leaves through the basement level doors where he was last seen on video.听听

Status

DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through听听辞谤听) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on听.

Safety Tips

  • Do not invite unknown individuals to your dorm room.
  • Have a safety plan in place if you go out for the evening.听 Consider going out with a friend so that you can look out for each other.
  • Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Disclaimer

麻豆区 believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the 麻豆区 community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. 麻豆区 uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

Timely Warning: Felony Theft

Dear 麻豆区 community,听

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Felony Theft

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report that there was a felony theft of nine university-owned laptops and personal clothing items from an office space and storage cabinet on the 1st听floor of Lindell. Based on camera footage, it appears the suspect also attempted to gain entry into several additional offices.

Suspect Description

The suspect seen on security footage appeared to be a medium complexion black male, wearing no shirt, a grey jacket, and clutching a backpack.听 The suspect was last viewed on security cameras walking up the stairs of the Lindell Library and into the Oren Gateway Center.

Status

DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through听听辞谤听) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on听.

Safety Tips

  • Do not prop doors open, and ensure all doors from which you enter/exit are securely closed behind you.
  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Do not sit or walk with your phone/laptop out.
  • Do not walk with earbuds or headphones on so you can hear what is going on around you.
  • If approached in your vehicle by someone you do not know, do not open doors or roll down windows.
  • Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Disclaimer

麻豆区 believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the 麻豆区 community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. 麻豆区 uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

Timely Warning: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

Dear 麻豆区 community,

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety (DPS) is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. The purpose of a timely warning is to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

On July 7, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety received a report that there was a photo of an employee on a wall in Anderson Music Hall that had been defaced. The employee reported concerns that their photo was defaced on account of their racial identity. The incident took place sometime between 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2025, and 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2025.

Suspect Description

At this time, there is no description of a suspect involved in this incident.

Status

DPS is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through or ) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on .

Safety Tips

  • Do not prop doors open, and ensure all doors from which you enter/exit are securely closed behind you.
  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Call DPS or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Disclaimer

麻豆区 believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the 麻豆区 community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. 麻豆区 uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

Timely Warning: Burglary

Dear 麻豆区 community,

In compliance with the 鈥淭imely Warning鈥� provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the 麻豆区 community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Burglary

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the 麻豆区 Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report that there was a burglary of an office space on the ground floor of Anderson Residence Hall. Based on camera footage, it appears the suspect also attempted to gain entry into several additional offices.

Suspect Description

The suspect seen on security footage appeared to be a black male, wearing a light-colored sweatshirt with a hood, dark-colored cargo pants, and black shoes with white soles. The suspect was last seen on an e-bike heading westbound on South 8th Street.

Status

DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through or ) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on .

Safety Tips

  • Do not prop doors open, and ensure all doors from which you enter/exit are securely closed behind you.
  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Do not sit or walk with your phone/laptop out.
  • Do not walk with earbuds or headphones on so you can hear what is going on around you.
  • If approached in your vehicle by someone you do not know, do not open doors or roll down windows.
  • Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Disclaimer

麻豆区 believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the 麻豆区 community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. 麻豆区 uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

麻豆区 Moving to Virtual Evening Classes on April 28; Travel Caution Advised

麻豆区 is moving classes starting at 4:30 p.m. or later on Monday, April 28, 2025, to a virtual format due to the potential for severe weather. Events including the Auggie Awards and Late Night Breakfast are expected to proceed as scheduled this evening.听听听

Students, staff, and faculty are advised to monitor weather conditions and prioritize safety in traveling to or from campus. Students and employees who will be on campus this evening should monitor weather conditions and seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued. To be prepared, please review in advance the following severe weather locations map and information:

Students, please watch for communications from your instructors with more specific information or consult your course Moodle site for more details. Employees should work with their supervisors if they have questions.

麻豆区 Moving to Daytime Virtual Classes on Wednesday, March 5, 2025

麻豆区 is moving daytime classes to a remote format on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and most operations may elect to work remotely due to weather. In-person classes will resume at 6 p.m. Campus operations are not suspended.

Students, please watch for communications from your instructors with more specific information or consult your course Moodle site for more details. Employees should work with their supervisors if they have questions.听

For information on specific campus facilities, services and events, see

 

Crime Advisory: Hit and Run of Motor Vehicle Incidents on and Near Minneapolis Campus

Dear 麻豆区 community,

In the past 24 hours, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received two reports of motor vehicles on or near campus being damaged by another vehicle that left the scene. As a result of these reports, the University is issuing a crime advisory to notify the community and to share important safety tips.

Reported Offense(s): Motor Vehicle Hit and Run Incidents

On Wednesday, January 29 at approximately 11:12 a.m., DPS was notified that a student鈥檚 motor vehicle had been damaged in a hit and run incident sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 and the reported time. The incident occurred on the 800 block of 22nd Ave S.

On Wednesday, January 29 at approximately 1:54 p.m., DPS was notified that a student鈥檚 motor vehicle had been damaged in a hit and run incident sometime between 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 and the reported time. The incident occurred on the 700 block of 21st Ave S.

Suspect Description

There is no suspect description for either report.

Status

DPS is currently investigating these incidents. Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or 麻豆区 DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

麻豆区 asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through听听辞谤听) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on听.

If a motor vehicle accident occurs on Minneapolis-owned streets, individuals are strongly encouraged to contact MPD at 3-1-1 to file a report.

Safety Tips

  • Because it is winter and snow is melting, streets are narrower and it can be difficult to see vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians that are parked, backing out, or crossing the street. Be mindful of your surroundings and pay attention as you are driving.
  • When parking, make sure you are parked as far as you are able in your spot or as close to the curb as possible. Make sure there is enough space between you and any adjacent vehicles.
  • If you hit another vehicle, please call DPS and/or MPD to report the incident immediately.
  • Call DPS or MPD if you see any suspicious activity.

Disclaimer

麻豆区 believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the 麻豆区 community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. 麻豆区 uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.