From the Sacramento State Police Department

In compliance with the provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Sacramento State Police Department is providing this information for the purpose of promoting campus safety and to aid in the investigation and prevention of similar crimes.

Arson

On February 11th, 2024, at approximately 9:44 pm, two male suspects lit an article of clothing on fire underneath a metal bench between the Hornet Bookstore and the University Union. Then, four minutes later, the same suspects lit an unknown object on fire inside of a trash can next to the bus stop on State University Drive outside of the Hornet Bookstore. The suspects fled the area on foot towards the American River levee/Alumni Grove area. The suspect descriptions are as follows and can be seen in the attached photos:

Suspect #1 – Male adult, early to mid-20’s, heavy set, dark short hair, thin mustache, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with gray sleeves, khaki pants, red or orange Nike brand shoes with black tiger-like stripes. This subject is carrying a black telescope with a tripod.

Suspect #2 – Male adult, early to mid-20’s, heavy set, dark short hair, wearing a gray Ecko Unltd. hooded sweatshirt with white lettering, light-colored camouflage shorts, black ankle socks, and red shoes.

The Police Department and CalFire are actively investigating these incidents. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Sacramento State Police Department at (916) 278-6000.

Safety Information

Sacramento State is committed to maintaining a safe campus for all members of the University community. No one deserves to be victimized in any way; crimes are 100 percent the responsibility of the perpetrator. With this in mind, Sacramento State suggests the following tips for keeping our community safe and reducing personal risk.

• Be an active bystander. If you see something that doesn’t seem right, intervene if you can do so safely, and report the incident to campus authorities.

• Walk in groups or pairs when you are out at night. Consider carrying a flashlight, whistle, pepper spray, and/or cell phone when you go out.

• Program the Sacramento State Police Department’s dispatch number, (916) 278-6000, into your phone.

• Learn the location of the nearest emergency “blue” phones on your walking routes through the campus.

• Always be aware of your surroundings, and always know where you are.

• Watch for suspicious people or vehicles, and go to a place of safety if approached by a suspicious person or vehicle.

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