Motor Vehicle Theft has occurred at Altoona

Timely Warning
Possible Threat to the Community
“Your Right to Know”
June 05, 2023

Reported Date/Time:
6/5/2023 at 2 :26 AM
Incident Number:
23AL00211
Occurred Date/Time start:
6/5/2023 at 1 :00 AM
Type of Report:
Motor Vehicle Theft
Reported Offense Narrative:
University Police received a report of a motor vehicle theft at 2:26 a.m. on June 5th, 2023. The reported theft occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on June 5th, 2023, in a parking lot on campus. The parking lot is in the southwestern portion of campus, adjacent to Juniata Gap road. The victim, an employee, reported that an unknown perpetrator(s) stole their keys from an unsecured location on campus, subsequently stealing their personal vehicle from the parking lot.
Location Description:
The incident reportedly occurred in a parking lot on campus. The parking lot is located in the southwestern portion of campus, adjacent to Juniata Gap road.
Campus Location:
Altoona

Personal Safety Tips
  • Do not provide a ride to people you do not know well or trust.
  • Keep your vehicle doors locked and windows up if someone you don't know approaches your vehicle.
  • Report all suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities to your University Police department immediately.


    It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the University community. It is the duty of the administration to warn of possible 'dangerous conditions' on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an 'affirmative duty' exists to warn persons associated with the University of possible peril at the hands of some third party or parties.


    Penn State University Police at 814-949-5222 236 E Wopsononock Ave. Altoona, PA.16601