This is a Timely Warning regarding a crime that was reported to have occurred on University-owned, controlled, or adjacent property.
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the UTC Police Department received a report of an alleged aggravated assault, robbery, and fondling incident that began off-campus and ended in UTC Parking Lot #62 (846 Mabel Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403) on November 2, 2024 in the afternoon.
The non-student victim reported that she had gotten into the vehicle of an unknown male near the 1600 block of East 3rd Street. While in the vehicle, the suspect choked the victim, stole the victim’s backpack, and fondled the victim.
The suspect was described as an african-american male in his 20’s with bushy eyebrows, a thin mustache with a goatee, and a tattoo on his hand and neck. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a tan Nissan SUV with a temporary license plate.
If you have any information about this incident, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
About UTC-ALERT: Timely Warnings
Timely Warnings are issued by the UTC Department of Public Safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S. Code § 1092; 34 CFR 668.46e). The University takes its duty to protect the community seriously. Informing the UTC community regarding reported crimes allows community members to be situationally aware, make educated decisions about their personal safety, and be reminded on how to access University and community resources.
Safety Tips:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Follow your instincts. Safety is the priority.
- If you feel you are in danger, take action. Move away from the threat, cross the street, increase your pace, or run to safety.
- Report all suspicious activity (persons, vehicles, and activities) to the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
- If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, we encourage you to report the incident as soon as possible. This allows for appropriate measures to be taken for your safety and the safety of others.
Reporting & Resources:
- Report a crime on-campus
- From any cellular or off-campus telephone, call (423) 425-HELP/4357.
- From any on-campus telephone, dial 911.
- Press the “HELP” button at any Blue Light Call Box or Emergency Call Box.
- Report a crime off-campus
- From any telephone, dial 911.
- UTC Resources
- UTCares: (423) 425-CARE/2273.
- Counseling Center: (423) 425-4438.
- Student Outreach & Support: (423) 425-2299.
- Survivor Advocacy Services: (423) 425-5648.
- Title IX Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: (423) 425-4255.
- Chattanooga / Hamilton County Resources
- Chattanooga Police Department – Victim Services: (423) 643-5351.
- District Attorney’s Office for the 11th Judicial District – Victim/Witness Coordinator: (423) 209-7400.
- Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults – Rape Crisis Center: (423) 755-2700.
