2:25 PM Update: Suspect in the robbery was taken into custody by law enforcement without incident. Investigation is ongoing.
Timely Warning: Robbery
Date: November 14, 2025
Time of Incident: 8:50 p.m.
Location: Area between Strom Thurmond Institute and Watt Family Innovation Center
The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) received a report of a robbery that occurred in the area between the Strom Thurmond Institute and the Watt Family Innovation Center. An unknown male subject approached two male students who were sitting on a bench and initiated a conversation with them. During this conversation, the unknown male subject attempted to strike one of the male students and take his property. When the male student attempted to defend himself and his personal items, he was physically assaulted by the unknown male subject. The subject stole a cellphone charger and power bank from the male student and fled the scene on foot. The male student sustained minor injuries and was evaluated by EMS and released on scene.
Suspect Description:
- White male
- Brown, curly hair, short side and back hair cut, longer on the top
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 18-21 years in age
- Last seen wearing blue jeans, a black zipper hoodie, grey interior, a grey t-shirt
A photo of the suspect.
CUPD is actively investigating the incident. Anyone with additional information or who observed suspicious activity in or around this area on November 14 should contact CUPD at 864-656-2222 or use the Text CU Dispatch feature in the Rave Guardian app for anonymous reporting.
Crime Prevention Tips
- Travel in pairs or with a group, particularly at night. Whenever possible, walk in well-lit, well-populated areas.
- Stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings. Keep your head up and avoid distractions such as texting or wearing headphones/earbuds in public.
- Know exits or paths to safety in buildings, parking lots and isolated areas.
- Exercise caution with strangers when walking to your car or entering your residence.
- Trust your instincts. If a situation doesn’t look or feel right, do what you can to get yourself and those who are with you out of the situation or call for assistance.
- Never attempt to make contact with persons involved in suspicious activity.
- If you see something, say something and call CUPD at 864-656-2222 to report any suspicious activity.
For more safety and crime prevention tips, visit the Crime Prevention section of the CUPD website.
Issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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.