Frightening! On the campus of Carlow University! Please be careful! Please spread the word! Crime Alert: Unauthorized Access and Theft in Francis Ward Hall Dear Carlow Community, We are writing to inform you of an incident that occurred this evening in Francis Ward Hall and to ask for your help in keeping our campus community safe. Incident Summary An individual gained unauthorized access to Francis Ward Hall by following another person through the bottom door without swiping a university ID card. Once inside, the suspect entered several unlocked rooms and stole credit cards and cash from two separate rooms. Suspect Description Race: Black male Age: Late 30s Height: Tall Clothing: Matching gray sweatsuit, black Air Jordan sneakers, and a white Nike ball cap Entry and Exit Point The suspect entered and exited through the Fifth Avenue side door of Francis Ward Hall. Building Access Change Effective immediately, the bottom door of Francis Ward Hall will be inactive until further notice. How You Can Help The safety of our students, faculty, and staff depends on all of us looking out for one another. Please do not allow anyone to follow you into a campus building without swiping their own university ID card. Remain aware of your surroundings, and do not hold the door open for anyone you do not know. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Campus Police immediately at 412-578-6007. Thank you for your attention, care, and cooperation as we work together to protect our Carlow community. Jeffrey D. Besong Chief of Police Carlow University 3333 5th Ave.