WILMINGTON — Campus police investigated alleged bomb threats on UNCW’s campus Saturday.
The threats were found Jan. 20 via messages written on whiteboards in a UNCW campus residence hall. The messages expressed bombs would affect three Fisher buildings (not residence halls) on Monday, Jan. 22.
Officers worked in tandem with New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies to conduct a sweep of the buildings and nothing was found.
The messages have been traced back to a current student by UNCW police. According to a press release from the university, the college will address the situation with the alleged offender through the Dean of Students office but could not provide further information due to federal educational privacy laws.
“The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and campus community is paramount, and the university will continue to carefully investigate alleged threats thoroughly. Heightened security measures will remain in place as needed,” the release explained.
Students can report crimes on campus anonymously multiple ways:
- By text: TEXT-A-TIP anonymous crime reporting to CRIMES (274637) and begin message with TIP708.
- Crime Stoppers: 800-531-9845
- By phone: 910-962-TIPS (8477)
- Via the Crime Report form on the UPD website
Tips or comments? Email [email protected].
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