WVU students urged to secure property after reported burglary near campus

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police at WVU are urging students to be cautious after a reported burglary near campus.

In a campus alert, WVU officials say the burglary happened at 216 Belmar Ave., near the Downtown area of campus, on Saturday morning.

Surveillance video shows one of two suspects entering the building through an unlocked basement window.

University Police are investigating the incident and are working to determine if it’s related to burglary and larceny reports in a similar area at the end of November. Anyone with information that may help in the ongoing investigations should call UPD at 304-293-313. Callers can remain anonymous.

With this reported burglary, police are urging students to take action.

“We cannot stress enough how important it is that members of our University community secure their property — whether that be their homes or vehicles,” Chief Sherry St. Clair said.

The department released several tips to help students stay safe:

Make sure to lock windows, doors and vehicles while you are away or not actively monitoring them
Always lock exterior doors. This includes your residence hall, apartment, house and car doors
Develop a routine to inspect locks on your doors, windows and other applicable areas to ensure they are working effectively and locked, especially at night
Do not leave spare keys in places accessible to others
If you lose your key or ID, report it immediately so locks can be changed, and ID access suspended until a new ID has been issued
Anyone who believes they are in danger should immediately call 911
If you witness a potentially dangerous situation or a crime, call 911 or WVUPD
Download the WVU LiveSafe app
If you encounter an emergency situation on campus, utilize the blue light emergency call system, if available

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