Security Services: Keep valuables secure or take them with you

In light of the fact more thefts have been reported on campus this week, security services reminds you to keep your valuables secure or take them with you. Just this week, backpacks were stolen from the Wheeler Sports Center and a bike from the Villa Academic Complex. Some items have been discovered and returned to the victims.

Also, please be sure to report any unusual activity to security right away so we can respond and investigate. You may do so by calling 503-554-2090 or in person at the Security Services House.

Reported Offense: A theft from one gym bag was reported to security services on Tuesday night, Oct. 7, and occurred in the Wheeler Sports Center by the racquetball courts. Three backpacks were taken from the sports office in Wheeler around noon on Oct. 9, and a bicycle was also taken from the Villa Academic Center bike racks between noon and 1 p.m.

Suspects: Unknown at this time. It can be assumed that the possibility of other thefts continue to exist. Security is working with the Newberg-Dundee Police Department on this situation.

This notice is being given in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

Thank you for your help in joining us to make George Fox University a safe place to learn, live and work.

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