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Crime alert

In compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the university is releasing the following information: 

On Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. UW-Whitewater Police received a report of a robbery and battery involving four suspects that had taken place at 1:05 a.m. on Sept. 7 outside of Wellers Hall. The suspects are unknown to the victim. No weapon was reported to be involved.

UW-Whitewater Police have identified one suspect at this time. All of the four suspects are described as males between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. One has black hair, and is wearing a gray cap, a black zip-up, a white shirt and blue jeans; one has short black hair and is wearing black and gray camouflage pants and a black shirt and a jacket or hoodie; one has short brown hair and is wearing blue jean shorts and a short-sleeved black shirt with a Nike logo described as having a red mark on their cheek; and one has short dark hair with a moustache and is wearing a black baseball cap, a tan short-sleeved shirt, and gray-and-black camouflage shorts.

Police are actively investigating. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be increased police patrols around the residence halls. 

Anyone with information related to this reported incident is asked to contact UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

If you are ever in a situation where you are unsure or scared, call police immediately at 911 for emergencies, or 262-472-4660. UW-Whitewater Police are on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, committed to the safety and wellbeing of our Warhawk community. For additional safety tips, visit the website.

UW-Whitewater Police Department relies on community partnerships to identify and prevent crimes. While direct reporting is always encouraged, the department recognizes that some individuals may prefer to share information anonymously. Visit this link to make an anonymous and encrypted tip directly to UW-Whitewater Police. Tipsters are eligible to receive a cash reward.