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 Offenses: Burglary, Dating Violence
On November 10, 2026, at approximately 8:28 p.m., the Department of Public Safety received a report that an individual, unaffiliated with Augsburg, had broken into a residence hall room in Anderson Hall. The suspect grabbed a student who resided in the space and carried her into the hallway against her wishes. The student’s roommate intervened and was physically assaulted by the suspect. Others on the floor intervened, and the student was able to escape into another residence hall room. The Department of Public Safety arrived on scene and was able to make contact with the suspect. The suspect subsequently escaped the building. Minneapolis Police were called and arrived on scene.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as a Black male, early 20s, 6’ 5”, and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and red backpack.
Status
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and Augsburg Department of Public Safety are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD at 911 or Augsburg Department of Public Safety 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
- Remain vigilant against tailgating at building entrances. Ask individuals to use their own fobs to enter buildings. Do not use your fob to let anyone else into a building. If someone enters a building that you do not recognize, call Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
- Lock doors and windows: Always lock room, apartment, and house doors – even when you are sleeping, in the shower, or stepping out for a few minutes. Lock all first and second-story windows when you leave.
- Never prop doors. Do not prop open residence hall or apartment complex doors, and avoid holding them open for strangers.
- 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.