This message includes information about a crime that was recently reported on or near the University of Iowa campus. The purpose of this email is to provide you with the information you need to stay safe and take any appropriate precautions.

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware of an uptick in motor vehicle theft near campus.

UI officials received a report on Jan. 5 that a car was stolen from the parking lot of the Aspire Apartment Complex on the west side of campus sometime between the late-night hours on Jan. 4 and the early morning hours on Jan. 5.

This incident remains under investigation and police are encouraging those with a car on campus to be vigilant and take extra precautions, including:

• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
• Bring your key with you. Never leave your keys in your car, on your car, or in the ignition.
• Park in a well-lit area whenever possible.
• Don't leave valuables in your vehicle. If you must, make sure they are not in sight, or lock them in your trunk.
• Consider installing an audible alarm system if your car does not have one.
• Consider installing a steering wheel lock, especially if your vehicle is particularly vulnerable to theft.
• If your car is stolen contact police immediately by dialing 9-1-1 to make a theft report.

If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact UI Police at (319) 335-5022, or submit a crime tip via text message by using the Rave Guardian app.

The only person responsible for a crime is the perpetrator. Crime alerts are sent to UI students and employees in accordance with federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime to help prevent similar crimes and to identify offenders.

These notices are prompted by crimes that have already occurred, but could represent a serious or ongoing threat to students and employees. This message alone is not necessarily an indication that crime rates on campus have increased or that a pattern of crime has emerged. To learn more about crime in your area and/or on campus, we encourage you to read the Campus Safety and Security Report and review the daily crime log. You can also review previous crime alerts.

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