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This is a Timely Warning regarding a crime that was reported to have occurred on University-owned, controlled, or adjacent property.
On Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, the UTC Police Department received a delayed report of a Simple Assault and Aggravated Burglary. The victim, a UTC student, reported that on February 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 AM, she was in her apartment at West Campus Housing when an unknown suspect entered the open apartment door. The victim stated that the suspect, described as a white male wearing a camouflage hat, then sprayed her with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray (commonly known as “Pepper Spray” ) and quickly left the apartment.
This crime is actively under investigation by the UTC Police Department, who have identified potential suspects. If you have any information about this incident, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
