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TIMELY NOTICE BULLETIN

Armed Robbery

4/16/2022

In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a concerning incident that occurred in Lot L on the Minneapolis campus.

REPORTED OFFENSE:  Armed Robbery

Today, April 16, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety received a report that at around 7:05 a.m. an attempted armed robbery occurred in Lot L. A non-Augsburg individual was walking toward their car when a male approached her, demanded her money, and pulled out a handgun. The suspect ran off campus without taking anything.  There currently is no description of the suspect, and the Minneapolis Police have been notified of this incident.

STATUS:  Augsburg Public Safety is cooperating with the Minneapolis Police (MPD) investigation of this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or Augsburg Public Safety at 612-330-1717.

Please report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something (x1717). We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on our website: www.augsburg.edu/dps and in the CampusShield safety app (available for free download on Google Play and iTunes app store).

SAFETY TIPS:

• Be aware of your surroundings

• If possible, walk in groups or call DPS at 612-330-1717 for an escort

• Report any suspicious or dangerous activity immediately to Augsburg Public Safety or MPD

Augsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual.  When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident.  Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available.  Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information.  However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

TIMELY NOTICE BULLETIN

Aggravated Assault

04/12/2022

In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a concerning incident that occurred, as reported below, outside Lindell Library on the Minneapolis campus.

REPORTED OFFENSE:  Aggravated Assault

Today, April 12, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety received a report that at approximately 5:00 p.m., a non-Augsburg affiliated individual was shot during an altercation outside of Lindell Library. Witnesses stated that an individual got into a fight with three suspects inside of Lindell Library. The altercation moved outside near 22nd Ave, at which point, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the leg. All three suspects fled in a brown/red Ford SUV with the license plate DZA-454. Minneapolis Police (MPD) and Augsburg Public Safety quickly arrived on scene after the incident and secured the area.  It is important to note that this was a non-police-involved shooting.

STATUS:  Augsburg Public Safety and MPD are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.

Please report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something (x1717). We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on our website: www.augsburg.edu/dps and in the CampusShield safety app (available for free download on Google Play and iTunes app store).

SAFETY TIPS:

• Be aware of your surroundings
• Notify Augsburg Public Safety immediately of any suspicious or dangerous activity
• If you are being harassed, go to a public place and ask someone to call Augsburg Public Safety or 911
• If you see a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle, immediately notify Augsburg Public Safety and MPD – DO NOT APPROACH THE VEHICLE

Augsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual.  When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident.  Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available.  Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information.  However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

Augsburg University is moving in-person classes that start at 5 p.m. or later on the Minneapolis campus to a virtual or alternative format on Tuesday evening due to the ongoing winter storm.

Students, please watch for communications from your instructors with more specific information or consult your course Moodle site for more details. Essential employees are advised to contact their supervisors with any questions. Examples of essential services may include security, maintenance, residential and food service operations, and custodial services. 

For information on specific campus facilities, services and events, see Campus Facilities, Services, and Events Weather Updates.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education Sexual Assault Data Report are now available on the Department of Public Safety website at by visiting the Crime Alerts and Logs page, or by clicking on the following link; 2021 Annual Security Report.

If you would like to receive a physical copy of the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (612) 330-1717 or email a request to publicsafety@augsburg.edu.

The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, public safety law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus.  They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by Augsburg University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by law and is provided by the Augsburg University Department of Public Safety.

Motor Vehicle Thefts

September 29, 2021

In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of concerning incidents that occurred on the Minneapolis campus.

REPORTED OFFENSE:  Motor Vehicle Thefts

Today, September 29, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety received multiple reports of vehicles being stolen out of Lot B within the last 24 hours.  One report involved two vehicles which were left unlocked with the keys left in the vehicles; these vehicles were stolen between 6:15 A.M. and 6:20 A.M. on Wednesday September 29.  A second report stated a single vehicle was taken between 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday September 28 and 11:00 A.M on Wednesday September 29.  Both reports have been shared with the Minneapolis Police, who are actively investigating the thefts.  No suspect descriptions are available at this time.  

STATUS:  Augsburg Public Safety and the Minneapolis Police (MPD) are currently investigating these incidents. Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is urged to contact MPD or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.

Please report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something (x1717). We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on our website: www.augsburg.edu/dps and in the CampusShield safety app (available for free download on Google Play and iTunes app store).

SAFETY TIPS:

• Always lock your vehicle and check all doors to make sure the locks have engaged
• Remove all belongings from your vehicle or place them in the trunk or under a seat where they cannot be seen from outside the vehicle
• Check your glove compartment and user manual to make sure spare keys/fobs are not left in your vehicle (spare keys are sometimes left in these areas after purchasing a vehicle)
• If you are not using your vehicle on a regular basis, take the time to check on it at least once per day

Augsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual.  When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident.  Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available.  Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information.  However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

TIMELY NOTICE BULLETIN

Armed Robbery

5/1/2021

In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of an incident that occurred at the intersection of 8th St S and 20th Ave S on the Minneapolis campus.

REPORTED OFFENSE:  Armed Robbery

Today, May 1, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety received a report that at approximately 3:15 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the intersection of 8th St S and 20th Ave S.  The victim was traveling west on 8th St S when they were rear ended by the suspects’ vehicle.  When the victims got out of their vehicle to view the damage and exchange insurance information, one suspect stole a purse from the victim’s vehicle, while another suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and left the scene, followed by the suspects’ vehicle.  One of the victims attempted to chase the suspect who stole the purse, but stopped when the suspect with the purse pulled out a gun.  The suspects’ vehicle is a black Nissan with Minnesota license plate 353-PUJ.

STATUS:  Augsburg Public Safety and the Minneapolis Police (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.

DPS is grateful to the members of the Augsburg community who promptly called x1717 to notify DPS of this incident.  To all our community members, please report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something (x1717). We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on our website: www.augsburg.edu/dps and in the CampusShield safety app (available for free download on Google Play and iTunes app store).

SAFETY TIPS:

• If you see the suspects’ vehicle contact the Minneapolis Police by calling 911 as soon as possible with the location and direction the vehicle is traveling
• Keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings
• If approached in your vehicle by someone you do not know, do not open doors or roll down windows
• If you are involved in an accident on campus, remain in your vehicle and call Public Safety
• If you are a victim of a crime, do not attempt to chase or apprehend the suspect – focus on details of the suspect(s) that could help identify them and call Public Safety as soon as it is safe to do so
• Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity

Augsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual.  When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident.  Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available.  Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information.  However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.

Augsburg University classes are canceled immediately for the remainder of the day and evening as a result of this afternoon’s verdict in the Chauvin trial. Additionally, all campus activities, except those below, are canceled tonight and Lindell Library will be closed. There will be an Augsburg staff person on hand in each location to support students. Please wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. Space is limited, so we ask that faculty and staff attend only the vigil.

• 5 p.m vigil in the quad – all students faculty and staff are invited to attend
• Late night breakfast – 8 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Commons

In the event of a curfew, Augsburg will suspend campus operations as we have done in the past week. Resident students are still able to leave their residential unit to go to the Dining Commons for the evening meal. 

For the rest of the week (Wednesday and Friday), all scheduled courses will move to remote learning modalities.  As a reminder, courses meeting on Thursday this week were previously canceled.  

View the different levels of response that have been coordinated with Residence Life, Public Safety, and Day Student Government.

A curfew from 7 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Tuesday has been announced for Hennepin, Ramsey, and Anoka counties. Minneapolis and St. Paul are under a state of emergency.

People traveling to and from work are exempt from this curfew – so Public Safety, Facilities, Dining Services and any other departments who will have people on campus for work purposes will still be able to get to or leave campus during the curfew.

Public Safety recommends that athletic practices and other campus activities be shortened so students can meet the curfew hours.

Residential students still may go to The Commons for dinner. Find hours during Ramadan.

Here’s an overview of what to expect and how to plan:

• Emergency notifications may be sent out to the community depending on the level of activity occurring and its location relative to campus
• If possible, have an off-campus housing option you can go to with alternative routes to get to the off-campus location
• Be aware of any curfews put into place by the city or state
• Have a bag with essentials packed in case you need to evacuate campus, including face coverings, any medication you may need and a phone charger

View the different levels of response that have been coordinated with Residence Life, Public Safety, and Day Student Government.