Timely Warning Archive
Per our Timely Warning Policy, the UNC Police Department may post new information on this page relating to situations on or off campus. If you have any questions concerning the timely warnings, or any information you feel could warrant a timely warning, please contact the UNC Police Department at (970) 351-2245.
Timely warnings are displayed on the Timely Warning page for six months. After six months, they are moved to this archive.
April 19, 2011
** Safety Alert **
UNC Police have been notified of former student Eric Kinder's release from custody. Law enforcement authorities still consider the 43-year-old former graduate student a potential threat to the university community. Kinder was sentenced today regarding his guilty plea to felony menacing charges. As part of his sentence, Kinder remains banned from campus, cannot have contact with the university and is prohibited from being within 100 yards of university property. If he's seen on or near campus, call UNC PD at 970-351-2245.
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March 11, 2011
Please be advised of the following information and share it with those who do not receive e-mail
UNC Police are investigating a reported sexual assault. On Friday morning at approximately 1:00 AM, a female reported that she was walking from the University Center through the 11th Avenue tunnel when she was approached by three males west of the tunnel. According to the victim the three males briefly engaged in conversation with her, and then grabbed her and forcibly moved her to another location nearby. The victim was sexually assaulted and was then released. The males then ran from the location and the victim contacted authorities.
The males are described as follows:
- White male, approximately 5'08", 185 lbs, with dark brown hair and a beard.
- White male, approximately 6', 180 lbs, with sandy brown hair.
- Black male, approximately 6' to 6'02, about 180 lbs, with black hair.
The University Police Department has increased patrols in the area, and has notified surrounding law enforcement agencies regarding this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or if you were in the area of the University Center and the 11th Avenue tunnel between midnight and 1:30 AM this morning, please contact UNC police at (970) 351-2245 and ask for Investigations.
Safety Reminder
UNC Police patrol campus 24 hours a day and also work closely with the Greeley Police Department in neighborhoods around campus. Report suspicious on-campus activity, or request a police escort while walking on campus after dark, to UNC Police at 970-351-2245. Suspicious off-campus activity should be reported to Greeley Police at 970-350-9600. Please program both numbers in your cell phone. Click here for a map of campus emergency phones. As always, use 911 in an emergency.
For a list of frequently used crime prevention programs on campus, visit http://www.unco.edu/police/crimeprevention.html.
February 7, 2011
Please be advised of the following information and share it with those who do not receive e-mail:
The Greeley Police Department has informed us of an investigation involving an off-campus shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 6, near 10th Avenue Court and 25th Street. There is no indication that anyone from the campus community was involved or targeted. In light of this information, we'd like to remind you of some safety precautions:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Be cautious of strangers and vehicles traveling at speeds faster or slower than normal traffic.
- Walk with others at night and stay in frequently traveled, well-lighted, open areas.
- Don't get so engrossed in text messaging or your cell phone or MP3 player that you forget to look around.
Please remember if you see a suspicious person or activity on campus to contact the UNC Police Department at 351-2245. If you haven't already, please program this number into your cell phone. Call the Greeley Police Department at 350-9600 to report a suspicious person or activity off campus. Always use 911 in the event of an emergency. For a list of frequently used crime prevention programs on campus, visit http://www.unco.edu/police/crimeprevention/index.html
January 19, 2011
Please be advised of the following information and share it with those who do not receive e-mail:
Greeley Police are investigating an off-campus robbery that occurred the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 18, near the intersection of 10th Avenue and 19th Street. A UNC student walking in the area reported that an unarmed suspect stole her bag, knocking her to the ground. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 19 to 20 years old with a thin build and shaved head. He was wearing a red hoodie and baggy jeans. He may have had a nose ring. Following the incident, the suspect got into a “cherry red,” newer model Ford Focus, and drove westbound on 19th Street toward 11th Avenue.
In light of this information, I’d like to remind you of some safety precautions:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Be cautious of strangers.
- Walk with others at night and stay in frequently traveled, well-lighted, open areas. Call UNC Police at (970) 351-2245 to request an escort if you’re uncomfortable walking alone at night.
- Don't get so engrossed in text messaging or using your cell phone or audio player that you forget to look around.
To report a suspected crime, suspicious activity, or any information that may assist in a criminal investigation, please contact UNCPD at 351-2245.
Mikel Longman
UNC Chief of Police
December 20, 2010
The Greeley Police Department Sexually Violent Predator Community Notification Program released a notification that Johnny Cardoz, an individual classified as a sexually violent predator, has moved to 1809 7th Avenue in Greeley, a location near campus.
Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) requires local law enforcement to notify the community when a sex offender who meets the criteria for "Sexually Violent Predator" will be moving into and living in their community. Local law enforcement has no legal authority to prohibit sex offenders from living in a community.
For additional information, please see GPD's Sexually Violent Predator Community Notification Bulletin for Johnny Cardoz (pdf link).
October 26, 2010
** Safety Alert **
Greeley Police arrested a former UNC graduate student, who was armed at the time and had multiple handguns in his home, during an incident at his off-campus residence in the 2100 block of 8th Avenue on the evening of October 26th. Eric Kinder, 43, is in custody and faces felony menacing charges stemming from his confrontation with police. Kinder was issued a campus no trespass order, meaning he is not welcome on campus at any time upon his release.
February 25, 2010
UNC Police are searching for a suspect on bike who allegedly struck with an unknown object a pedestrian walking in the 11th Avenue tunnel that connects central and west campus. The victim was alert and talking to authorities following this morning's incident. The male suspect may be riding a bike and wearing a black hat and black-knitted scarf over his face. UNC Police have increased patrols in the area - for now, campus is encouraged to cross 11th Avenue at the stoplight at 22nd Street. If you have any information about this incident, or see a suspicious person or activity on campus, please call UNC Police at (970) 351-2245. If you haven't already, please program this number into your cell phone. As always, use 911 in an emergency.
In light of this information, we would like to remind you of some safety precautions:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Be cautious of strangers.
- Walk with others at night and stay in frequently traveled, well-lighted, open areas. Call UNC Police at (970) 351-2245 to request an escort if you're uncomfortable walking alone at night.
- Don't get so engrossed in text messaging or using your cell phone or audio player that you forget to look around.
February 5, 2009
The Greeley Police Department has informed us of an investigation involving an off-campus shooting near 17th Street and 7th Avenue. There is no indication that anyone from the campus community was involved or targeted and no serious injuries were reported. In light of this information, we'd like to remind you of some safety precautions:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Be cautious of strangers.
- Walk with others at night and stay in frequently traveled, well-lighted, open areas. Call UNC Dispatch at 351-2245 to request an escort if you're uncomfortable walking alone at night.
- Don't get so engrossed in text messaging or iPod surfing you forget to look around.
Please remember if you see a suspicious person or activity on campus to contact the UNC Police Department at 351-2245. If you haven't already, please program this number into your cell phone. Call the Greeley Police Department at 350-9600 to report a suspicious person or activity off campus. Always use 911 in the event of an emergency. Click here to see a list of frequently used crime prevention programs on campus.
The UNC Police would like to offer these tips to keep you from being a victim of a fraud:
The campus community is reminded to be vigilant following arrests police made in connection with a money-making scheme. No weapons were used and no injuries were reported. In the case, suspects approached members of campus and asked for assistance. They then promised money in return for help in attempting to fraudulently cash checks. While this appears to be an isolated incident, police advise being cautious when approached by strangers. Never agree to provide strangers with rides in your vehicle, personal information or money in exchange for what appears to be something of equal value. If you witness suspicious activity on campus, immediately call UNC Police at 351-2245. Suspicious off-campus activity should be reported to Greeley Police at 350-9600.