In compliance with the “Timely Warning” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the Augsburg community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.
Reported Offense: Felony Theft
On August 30, 2025, between 5 and 6 am, a felony theft of a student’s owned iPhone, MacBook, driver’s license, credit, and debit card occurred from a student’s dorm room in Mortensen Hall.
Suspect Description
The suspect seen on security footage appeared to be a medium complexion black male, wearing a blue sweatshirt or hoodie and panda ducks which are black and white Nike shoes. He was later seen with similar shoes/jeans, wearing a backpack (under his coat). The suspect was last viewed on security cameras on the elevator going down to the 1st floor where he gets off the elevator and leaves through the basement level doors where he was last seen on video.
Status
DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (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.
Reporting Incidents
Augsburg asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through Apple or Android) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on the DPS website.
Safety Tips
- Do not invite unknown individuals to your dorm room.
- Have a safety plan in place if you go out for the evening. Consider going out with a friend so that you can look out for each other.
- Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.
Disclaimer
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.