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Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) received several suspicious activity reports Thursday evening regarding the individual pictured below.

Reports indicate he contacted several female students in their residence halls. Upon contact with the resident, the individual would offer a handwritten note with odd messaging or begin a verbal conversation. While the messages did not communicate any threats, the odd content was concerning to residents, and CUPD is taking these concerns seriously. Officers are actively investigating this matter, conducting increased patrols in residential spaces and following several leads to identify the individual so additional inquiry can occur.

CUPD is asking for assistance from the campus population. If you see or encounter this individual on campus, please call CUPD at 864-656-2222, so an officer can be immediately dispatched. If you recognize the individual or vehicle he was last seen entering, please contact CUPD and ask to speak with the on-duty supervisor.

Issued by University Relations

The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) is investigating a reported attempted sexual assault involving the offense of fondling that occurred on Thursday, October 14 at approximately 1 a.m. in the R-3 Parking lot on Perimeter Road. The incident was first reported to CUPD late Thursday evening.

In response to this incident, CUPD has increased uniformed patrols in and around the parking areas and conducted area canvasses to identify any potential suspects. CUPD detectives are actively reviewing all available video footage from the surrounding area, coordinating with local law enforcement partners and interviewing all potential witnesses.

CUPD is asking anyone with additional information or who observed suspicious activity in or around this area on Oct. 14 to please contact the department at 864-656-2222.

CUPD would like to remind the campus community of the following safety tips:

• Report suspicious persons or activity to CUPD immediately.
• Utilize the Tiger Transit shuttle service between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Rides can be requested using the My.Clemson app under the “Transit” tab.
• Be an active bystander. Tips for intervening are found at https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/healthy-campus/aspire/to-intervene.html:

o   If you see something, do something. When a threat may be present, active bystanders should intervene if a person is in need of medical assistance, mental health counseling or any other form of assistance. It is important to intervene early before a situation escalates. To keep a safe and healthy culture on campus, everyone must do their part to intervene as active bystanders.

o   There are many resources on campus, but you play an important role to help your friends get to resources.

o   Bystander skills include:
– Noticing an occurrence out of the ordinary.
– Deciding in your “gut” if something is amiss or unacceptable.
– Asking yourself, “Could I play a role here?”
– Assessing your options for giving help.
– Determining the potential risks of taking action.
– Deciding whether to act – now or later.

• If you are the survivor of an assault:

o   Try to stay calm and remain alert. Look for situations that you can exploit to your advantage.

o   If able, note the characteristics of your assailant and identify a means of escape. Information you recall about your attacker is invaluable to the police in trying to apprehend the criminal.

o   Call 911 or, if you are on campus, notify CUPD at 864-656-2222 and seek medical care as soon as possible.

If you have been sexually or physically assaulted, there are on- and off-campus resources ready to help you. If you are not ready to report to police or to the University through the Title IX Office, visit with a confidential advocate or counselor by contacting Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 864-656-2451. Visit the CAPS appointments webpage at https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/student-health/appointments.html to see how to schedule a medical appointment or access CAPS. Counselors are on-call after hours as well. Please remember survivors are never responsible for the behavior of offenders.

Please see the following important safety bulletin from the City of Clemson Police Department. 

The City of Clemson Police Department has been notified of several larcenies of cell phones over the past few days in the downtown area between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. If you’re out walking, please be vigilant and mindful of any suspicious vehicle and its occupants asking your Snapchat username and attempting to lure you towards the vehicle. Do not approach any vehicle if the occupants are unknown.

If you see something suspicious, please dial the City of Clemson Police Department non-emergency line at 864-624-2000. If it is an emergency, please dial 911.

Follow @ClemsonSafety on Twitter for ongoing safety and security updates.

CU SAFE ALERT: Upstate Tropical Storm Warning Issued

A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds greater than 39 mph (34 kt) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less.

The highest risks from TS Zeta include high winds and rains in the very early to mid-morning timeframe. Be prepared for possible impacts:

• Individuals should be prepared for possible localized flooding, high winds, numerous downed trees and power outages.
• Be safe when driving. Already saturated grounds and high winds can lead to downed trees and power lines.

University Main Campus/Greenville Open with Delayed Operations; Testing at Littlejohn Suspended

Clemson University officials continue to monitor weather conditions as Hurricane Zeta approaches the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Upstate, with increased risk of flooding and high winds through the morning hours for the Main and Greenville campus area.

All in-person and hybrid classes scheduled for main campus and Greenville for Thursday morning (until 12:15 p.m.) will be conducted entirely online. Employees are encouraged to work remotely if possible, and should work with their supervisors to adjust schedules to ensure safety if in-person work is required. Those employees with critical response and emergency responsibilities should report to work as scheduled.

For up-to-date weather forecasts please visit the Greenville/Spartanburg National Weather Service’s website and stay tuned to local media or NOAA weather radios.

Three motor vehicle thefts have been reported over the past week — including one earlier today — to the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD).

Two vehicles were reported stolen from the South Carolina Botanical Gardens between September 25 and 28 and one between September 30 and October 1. At least two of the vehicles were left unsecured.

Stolen vehicles include a 2001 Chevrolet K2500, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer and a 1999 Ford F-150. CUPD is investigating.

CUPD urges the following crime prevention tips to properly protect your motor vehicle:

• Do not leave keys inside your vehicle.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight.
• Immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to CUPD at 864-656-2222.

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.