At approximately 4 a.m. on October 26, 2024, a black 2009 Honda Accord sedan was stolen from the R-10 parking lot behind Douthit Hills East by three unknown white males. The victim had left the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside. The suspects who stole the Honda were driving a silver 2018 Dodge Charger displaying Georgia license plate number SAT3362. Additionally, the suspects were observed on security camera recordings attempting to gain access to several vehicles on Daniel Drive and R-8 and E-27 parking lots behind Douthit Hills West. The suspects entered several unlocked vehicles searching for spare keys and discarded items from the entered vehicles prior to the actual theft.
Crime Prevention: How to Protect Your Motor Vehicle
Many motor vehicle thefts are crimes of “opportunity”. CUPD urges the following crime prevention tips to properly protect your motor vehicle:
- Do not leave keys in your vehicle and double-check to make sure all doors are locked
- Park in well-lit areas
- Do not leave valuables in plain sight
- Immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to the Clemson University Police Department at 864-656-2222.
- Never attempt to make contact with persons involved in suspicious activity.
Issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.