TO: Sonoma State Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police
This Timely Warning Bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, and the purpose is to provide preventative information to the campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime.
On Saturday, December 14, between 6:15 p.m. and 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) rummaged through an unlocked vehicle in Lot E. Additionally, another unlocked vehicle was reported to have been rummaged through Saturday evening at the South Parking Information Center (near the flagpoles).
The Sonoma State University Police Department reminds the campus community of the following safety tips:
- Lock your vehicles and secure your possessions. Do not leave items unattended.
- Promptly report any suspected crime, suspicious persons, and/or activities on campus to the Sonoma State University Police Department by calling 911 or the non-emergency line at 707-664-4444 or by texting to 911.
- If you believe that you or someone else is in an unsafe situation, please do not delay calling or texting 911 and/or seeking assistance from others.
- Be alert to your surroundings. Your actions as an active bystander can help prevent crimes from occurring within our campus community.
You are not at fault for any harm done to you. The above safety tips are not intended to imply otherwise.
If you know something: Anyone with information that may assist with these investigations is urged to call the Sonoma State University Police Department at 707-664-4444.
Support Resources: Counseling and Psychological Services are available for any student seeking support at 707-664-2153. A Confidential Advocate is also available at 707-664-2698. Our Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters by Empathia, is available as a support resource for staff and faculty at 1-800-367-7474.
Crimes reportable under the Clery Act are defined on the Clery Compliance website.