Crime Alerts
If you have any information regarding any of these crimes, please call campus police at 704-461-6200, if there is an emergency and you need to speak with an officer immediately please call 704-461-6200.
***Crime Prevention Notices***
Unfortunately, as the end of the semester approaches, theft on campus increases.
Theft of textbooks, purses, backpacks, and electronics are most common.
Most of these thefts are crimes of opportunity so please do not leave valuables out unattended.
Common campus locations where theft occur:
Cafeteria, Classrooms and Common Areas (Book bags left unattended) Unlocked residence hall rooms, classrooms and offices Unlocked cars
To report suspicious activity or if a theft does occur please call campus police immediately at 704-461-6200
***Crime Alert***
On Wednesday 03-04-2009 it was reported to Campus Police that some sweatpants were taken from a dryer in the O'Connell Hall Laundry room. The sweatpants are described as 3 pair of Belmont Abbey College sweatpants and 1 pair of sweatpants with an "A" on the leg and "Mountaineers" on the leg. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of these items please contact Campus Police at 704.461.6200. These items can be turned into Campus Police with no questions asked.
***Fraud Alert***
On February 3, 2009 one of our college administrators received and e-mail from what appeared to be F&M bank. This person became suspicious because the e-mail was asking him to update his ATM card by calling a number and verifying his card number. I contacted F&M and they confirmed that the e-mail was indeed fraudulent.
Be careful in responding to any such e-mail you may receive. Never give your banking information, ATM number, or social security number out without being positive about the individual or company requesting such information. When in doubt call your local banking office or other place of business and verify with them the validity of the request first.
***Crime Alert***
On or about Thursday, January 15th, 2009 between the hours of 3pm and 5:15pm some unknown person or persons struck a vehicle parked in the O’Connell Lot and left the scene without reporting the incident. The victim’s vehicle was a light colored 2001 Chrysler Concord and sustained damage to the front and right front quarter panel. Suspect(s) may have picked up some debris from the accident site before leaving. If you know or saw anything that might be helpful to this investigation please contact Campus Police at 704-461-6200.
