{
  "id": "2025-10-24-university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-mccallie-attempted-robbery",
  "slug": "university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-mccallie-attempted-robbery-2025-10-24",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga",
    "shortName": "UTC",
    "state": "TN",
    "type": "public-r2",
    "alertSystemName": "UTC-Alert",
    "enrollment": 11400
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-10-24",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Attempted bag theft on a campus avenue",
    "headlinePublic": "Attempted bag theft on a campus avenue",
    "summary": "A student [reported](https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status) that someone tried to take a bag on McCallie Avenue at about 1:49 a.m. and then fled.",
    "outcome": "The attempted robbery was under investigation. The suspect was described and not caught in the message."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2025-10-24T10:00:00-04:00",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "This is a Timely Warning regarding a crime that was reported to have occurred on University-owned, controlled, or adjacent property.\n\nOn Friday, October 24, 2025, the UTC Police Department received a report of an attempted robbery. The victim, a UTC student, reported that on October 24, 2025, at approximately 1:49 AM, the student was walking on McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot #51 (747 McCallie Avenue). An unknown suspect approached the student and attempted to take the student’s bag. After a brief interaction, the suspect fled the area. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 50 years old, about 5'5\" tall, with very short hair. He was last seen wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes.\n\nThe UTC Police Department is actively investigating this crime. If you have any information about this incident, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.\n\nAbout UTC-ALERT: Timely Warnings\n\nTimely 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 of how to access University and community resources.\n\nSafety Tips:\n\nRobbery\n\nBe observant and remain alert. Know who is walking around you.\n\nStick to well-lit areas.\n\nWalk with friends or in a group whenever possible.\n\nTrust your instincts. If you sense trouble, get away as soon as possible.\n\nShow confidence. Walk at a steady pace, keep your head up, and avoid having your hands full.\n\nGeneral\n\nBe alert and aware of your surroundings.\n\nFollow your instincts. Safety is the priority.\n\nIf you feel you are in danger, take action. Move away from the threat, cross the street, increase your pace, or run to safety.\n\nReport all suspicious activity (persons, vehicles, and activities), even if you are not directly threatened, to the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.\n\nIf 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.\n\nReporting & Resources:\n\nReport a crime on-campus\n\nFrom any cellular or off-campus telephone, call (423) 425-HELP/4357.\n\nFrom any on-campus telephone, dial 911.\n\nPress the \"HELP\" button at any Blue Light Call Box or Emergency Call Box.\n\nReport a crime off-campus\n\nFrom any telephone, dial 911.\n\nUTC Resources\n\nUTCares: (423) 425-CARE/2273.\n\nCounseling Center: (423) 425-4438.\n\nOffice of the Dean of Students: (423) 425-4761\n\nOffice of Student Outreach & Support: (423) 425-2299.\n\nSurvivor Advocacy Services: (423) 425-5648.\n\nOffice of Title IX Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: (423) 425-4255.\n\nChattanooga / Hamilton County Resources\n\nChattanooga Police Department - Victim Services: (423) 643-5351.\n\nDistrict Attorney’s Office for the 11th Judicial District - Victim/Witness Coordinator: (423) 209-7400.\n\nPartnership for Families, Children, and Adults - Rape Crisis Center: (423) 755-2700.\n\nMessage issued on 10/24/2025 at 10:00 AM",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status",
      "sourceDescription": "UTC-ALERT status archive",
      "annotations": [
        "Dual fetch of the alerts-status page on 2026-10-12. After scripts and Cloudflare email hashes are removed, both copies of this message match.",
        "The issued line gives the minute. Seconds are not in that line.",
        "3308 characters. sha256 3908965fd2915498ea481c08a7c664c92578073bdd22f1bc4814aaf85f31d6b6.",
        "The archive title says 10/14/2025. The message body says October 24, 2025. The body date is the incident date.",
        "SPN not attempted at 10:15Z"
      ],
      "characterCount": 3308
    }
  ],
  "context": "One timely warning on the UTC-ALERT status archive. The archive title date says October 14. The message text says October 24.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "The attempt was on McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51.",
    "The suspect is described by appearance and clothing."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "UTC-ALERT status archive",
      "url": "https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-10-12",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted at 10:15Z"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-r2",
    "tennessee",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-12",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-10-12",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}