Alert - Public Safety

Safety Advisory, 7/16/24

On July 16, 2024, Villanova University’s Department of Public Safety received a report of an unknown male in St. Mary’s Residence Hall on West Campus. This individual attempted to engage in conversation with two female residents while he was in the building between the hours of 10:25 pm and 11:00 pm, including inside a female residence hall bathroom. The individual did not have physical contact with anyone and was not verbally aggressive or threatening.

DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL:

The male is described as approximately 5’10 to 6’ tall with average to athletic build, mid 20’s to 30’s, with a close shaved head and light facial hair. The individual advised one resident that he was not affiliated with the University.

The male was last seen wearing a gray athletic tank top, dark colored basketball shorts, sneakers and white socks, while carrying a cellular phone attached to portable battery charger.

The individual is believed to have departed the University area in a dark-colored SUV, that traveled south on Spring Mill Road.

PUBLIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Investigators with the Department of Public Safety are actively investigating this matter and additional patrols have been added on campus. If you see an individual matching the description, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 610-519-4444 or 911.

Please be aware of your surroundings. Download the NovaSafe App on your phone for important safety information, as well as for direct contact with a Public Safety Dispatcher via text or call.

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