Crime Alert - February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024
Dear Loyola Community,
Campus Safety is writing to notify you of a criminal sexual assault that occurred in Baumhart Hall late last night at the Water Tower Campus.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, February 9th a resident of Baumhart Hall was sexually assaulted in their residence hall room by two offenders known to the student.
Campus Safety is continuing to work with the Chicago Police Department as they investigate this case. If anyone has information on the incident, please call Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911 or 312-744-8263. Please also keep the following risk-reduction tips in mind:
Safety Tips
- Always keep your doors and windows locked.
- If a person threatens you, follow any demands and run away as soon as it is safe to do so. Once in a safe place, immediately notify Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911.
- Investigative follow-up will be dependent on the amount of detail a person can recall. It is important to remember as many identifying characteristics about the offender(s) as possible. This can include the license plate of any involved vehicle, physical characteristics of the person, their clothing, any weapons used, direction of flight, etc.
- If you see something you believe to be suspicious, immediately contact Campus Safety or the Chicago Police Department.
Campus Safety recognizes that survivors are not at fault for any crime. Students who are seeking resources related to acts of violence can contact the Wellness Center at 773-508-2530 or visit the Community Coalition on Gender-Based Violence website. Faculty and staff in need of resources are encouraged to utilize the University’s Employee Assistance Program.
The safety and well-being of the Loyola community is always of paramount importance and a top priority.
Sincerely,
Thomas K. Murray
Director of Campus Safety
Chief of Police
This message is being sent out in compliance with the Timely Warning requirement of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
February 10, 2024
Dear Loyola Community,
Campus Safety is writing to notify you of a criminal sexual assault that occurred in Baumhart Hall late last night at the Water Tower Campus.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, February 9th a resident of Baumhart Hall was sexually assaulted in their residence hall room by two offenders known to the student.
Campus Safety is continuing to work with the Chicago Police Department as they investigate this case. If anyone has information on the incident, please call Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911 or 312-744-8263. Please also keep the following risk-reduction tips in mind:
Safety Tips
- Always keep your doors and windows locked.
- If a person threatens you, follow any demands and run away as soon as it is safe to do so. Once in a safe place, immediately notify Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911.
- Investigative follow-up will be dependent on the amount of detail a person can recall. It is important to remember as many identifying characteristics about the offender(s) as possible. This can include the license plate of any involved vehicle, physical characteristics of the person, their clothing, any weapons used, direction of flight, etc.
- If you see something you believe to be suspicious, immediately contact Campus Safety or the Chicago Police Department.
Campus Safety recognizes that survivors are not at fault for any crime. Students who are seeking resources related to acts of violence can contact the Wellness Center at 773-508-2530 or visit the Community Coalition on Gender-Based Violence website. Faculty and staff in need of resources are encouraged to utilize the University’s Employee Assistance Program.
The safety and well-being of the Loyola community is always of paramount importance and a top priority.
Sincerely,
Thomas K. Murray
Director of Campus Safety
Chief of Police
This message is being sent out in compliance with the Timely Warning requirement of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).