UK Issues Crime Bulletin Following Burglary on Campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2016) —  Following is a University of Kentucky Crime Bulletin emailed to faculty, staff and students Monday, Aug. 15, from the UK Police Department. 

In the interest of safety, the University of Kentucky Police Department has issued the following Crime Bulletin for the UK community.

The University of Kentucky Police Department received a report of a burglary that occurred between 5:30 p.m. August 12, and 1:30 p.m. August 13, 2016, when several unoccupied offices in the College of Nursing were forcibly entered and textbooks were taken.

University of Kentucky Police Department has issued this Crime Bulletin for the UK Community in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact UK Police at (859) 257-8573.

The University of Kentucky values a safe community for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In the interest of promoting a safe and secure campus environment, UK Police offer the following safety precautions:

• If you see something, say something. For emergencies, call 911.
• Report any suspicious activities in or around your building to UKPD immediately.
• Assess your office for vulnerabilities. Report any issues to your building manager.
• Lock all windows and doors while away.
• Make sure that all lights, door locks, and window locks are in proper working order.
• Maintain a thorough record of your valuables, to include: photographs, serial numbers, makes and models, etc.

UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, visit uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue

MEDIA CONTACT:  Kathy Johnson, 859-257-3155 or kathy.johnson@uky.edu