Police issue warning for Halloween Weekend

Wright State Police issued a “Community notification of possible threat” on Oct. 24 in regards to a group of males that plan on wearing masks and assaulting females that are walking alone or near campus on Halloween weekend.

The police have issued the following safety tips:

•Don’t walk alone. •Walk with people you know and trust. •Carry your cell phone with you at all times and program the police department’s emergency number (775-2111) into your phone. •Travel in well-lit and high-traffic areas when walking. •Pay attention to your surroundings at all times. •Use the campus SAFE Escorts that can be arranged by calling the Police Department at 775-2111. •Report suspicious activity immediately to police. •Have a plan if you’re being followed—for example, go where you know there are people.

 

The Wright State Police advise anyone with information on the matter to contact them at (937) 775-2111.