Category: Alerts

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.

Update (3:42 p.m.): Full water service for main campus, including drinking water and chilled water for cooling systems, has been restored. The boil water advisory is lifted for all areas of main campus except the Barnes Center.

Full repairs are ongoing and should be completed later today.

A water main break is currently affecting the availability of drinking water and chilled water used for main campus cooling systems. Power service remains unaffected, but our main campus community may notice changes in building cooling efficiency.

As a safety precaution, a boil water advisory is in effect for all main campus buildings until further notice. Clemson University officials are actively working with local utilities to resolve the issue and will provide updates as they become available.

Continue to monitor alerts.clemson.edu and official University social media channels for the latest information.

Timely Warning: Attempted Sexual Assault/Fondling Investigation

Date: April 12, 2025

Time of Incident: Approximately 9:45 p.m.

Location: Upper Intramural Field/Lot 2

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., two female victims reported they were fondled by an unknown male during the Clemson Music Fest event on the Upper Intramural Field. The suspect attempted to converse with the two victims before subsequently committing assault by unwanted fondling before fleeing into the crowd.

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, approximately 5 feet 11 inches with brown hair and a mustache. The suspect is reported to have been wearing a black sweatshirt and a hat turned backward.

In response to this incident, the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) is canvassing the concert venue and conducting uniformed patrols in and around the parking areas to identify any potential suspects. CUPD is actively reviewing all available video footage from the surrounding area.

Anyone with additional information or who observed suspicious activity in or around this area on April 12, 2025, should contact CUPD at 864-656-2222 or use the Text CU Dispatch feature in the Rave Guardian app for anonymous reporting.

Be Reminded that:

• Survivors and victims are never at fault for the violence they experienced. The only person responsible for sexual misconduct is the perpetrator.
• Consent is at the heart of sexual violence and assault. It is expected that the initiator of each sexual act seeks and receives consent prior to engaging in sexual activity.
• If someone shares that they have been a victim of a crime, listen without judgement and help connect them to authorities and to resources for assistance and support.

Crime Prevention Safety Reminders:

• Travel in pairs or with a group, particularly at night. Whenever possible, walk in well-lit areas.
• Alcohol and other drugs can inhibit a person’s ability to give consent or may be used by a perpetrator to make it easier to commit a crime. Be alert to others trying to pressure you or your friends to partake in alcohol or illegal substances.
• 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 Reporting Options, Support or Resources

For information on reporting sexual misconduct, accessing resources on and off campus, supporting survivors and getting involved in sexual misconduct prevention, visit the Interpersonal Violence Resources section of the Student Health Services 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.

Timely Warning: Burglary

Date: April 2, 2025

Time: Between 1:10-1:45 p.m.

Location: Douthit Hills Building E

On April 2, 2025, between 1:10-1:45 p.m., an unknown individual(s) entered an unlocked room in Douthit Hills Building E. A resident of the room returned to the room at approximately 3:45 p.m. to find that the room had been disturbed and items removed from drawers. Residents discovered several personal items missing from the room.

CUPD is actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this or other related incidents 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
CUPD urges the following crime prevention tips for our community members to properly protect their belongings and themselves:

• Lock your room and/or dwelling at all times, even when you are home.
• Lock up your valuables even if you are just going to be gone a few minutes.
• Always have your keys or phone with your access, even when walking around your community (e.g. doing laundry.)
• When entering a secure area, don’t let anyone “tailgate” in behind you. Make them show their ID if you don’t know them.
• Keep all of your personal information secure (home address, Social Security number, access PINs).
• Don’t leave your desk or office keys, personal identification or building-access cards in unsecured areas.
• 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.

Between 2:30-3 a.m. on February 9, 2025, two unknown individuals entered an unlocked room in Sanders Hall. The resident of the room was awakened by the sound of their voices and instructed the individuals to leave, at which point the suspects expressed that they thought this was their room and left immediately. The resident was later contacted by their bank on February 9 about vending machine charges attempted on their card, which were not approved by the bank. The resident reported the incident to the Clemson University Police Department at 11:30 a.m. on February 9, indicating that his wallet was stolen.

CUPD is actively investigating the incident. If you have any information regarding this or other related incidents, contact CUPD at 864-656-2222 or use the Text CU Dispatch feature in the Rave Guardian app.

Crime Prevention: Protect Your Belongings

CUPD urges the following crime prevention tips for our community members to properly protect your belongings and yourself:

• Be sure to lock your room and/or dwelling at all times, even when you are home.
• Be sure you always have your keys or phone with your access, even when walking around your community (eg. doing laundry.)
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight.
• Walk with a friend or other known students.
• Walk in well-lit and well-traveled areas.
• 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.