Safety Alerts, Safety Tips & Emergency Notices
On 02/14/12 at approximately 8:20 pm, a white male attempted to burglarize an occupied office in Building 85 using a key. The suspect was described as having short brown hair, approximately 5’09” in height, and approximately 20 to 25 years old. He was wearing blue jeans and had on a light blue polo type shirt. The suspect also spoke with a slight southern accent. If you have seen the subject in the sketch below, please call the UWF Police Department Investigator Sgt. Sean Fagan at 850-474-2171 or email sfagan@uwf.edu.
SAFETY TIPS
- Ensure proper key control and issuance of all keys to the office. Restrict keys to persons with proper authorization.
- If you are entrusted with a key to an office area, room, storage facility, etc., make sure the door is locked and all contents are secure when you leave.
- Avoid letting someone else use your keys.
- When working late and alone, lock all doors, including your office door. Make sure a phone is nearby. Know the emergency number for the police.
- Be alert to unknown strangers wandering through building areas. Report suspicious persons to the Police.
Anyone having any information regarding these incidents, or any suspicious activity, please contact the University Police Department.
University of West Florida Police Department - (850) 474-2415 or 911 for emergencies