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Update regarding off-campus robbery July 3

by Betsy Chapman

As the Winston-Salem Police Department investigates the July 3 off-campus robbery of a Wake Forest University student, the University Police Department encourages students, faculty and staff to review safety information on the University’s web site.

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

Detailed information that promotes safety and aids in the prevention of crime is available on the University’s Wake Ready web site at https://wakeready.wfu.edu/crime-prevention-and-safety-tips/

The online information offers recommendations on matters ranging from consistently locking doors to downloading the University’s LiveSafe app.

The July 3 robbery occurred shortly before 5 a.m. at the Deacon’s Station apartment complex off Polo Road.  Two men entered an unlocked apartment and stole a small amount of cash and a cell phone directly from a female student who lives there and quickly fled. The student was not injured.

The Winston-Salem Police Department informed University officers that thefts also occurred from unlocked cars at the apartment complex around the same time.  The Winston-Salem police are investigating the robbery and other thefts.

Anyone with information that may assist in the Winston-Salem Police Department investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, or Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.

Meanwhile, the University Police Department recommends that students, faculty and staff contact police immediately if they see anything suspicious.  On-campus incidents should be reported to the University Police Department at 336-758-5911.  Off-campus incidents in Winston-Salem should be reported to the Winston-Salem Police Department at 911.

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Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.