Safety and Crime Alerts

Update: Suspects in robbery arrested and charged

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On Nov. 11, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested two men who are suspects in the robbery that occurred near campus on Nov. 6. The suspects were arrested in Cooper County, Missouri on unrelated charges. The prosecutor’s office has filed 1st-degree robbery charges against Antonio Benford and Jordan Dickerson for the robbery committed in Springfield.

The Springfield Police Department highlight these arrests in the November 17, 2022 Trending Crime Update. https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/trending-crime-update-november-17-2022/

 

 

Crime Alert – Burglary

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Around noon on November 9, 2022, a burglary occurred in an office in Temple Hall. An individual wearing tennis shoes, blue jeans and a two-tone blue hoodie (photo below) was observed coming out of an unoccupied office where the door was left open. Items belonging to the university were determined to be missing. The individual was observed getting on a white bicycle and riding away.

Temple Hall burglary suspect photo

This incident is being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.

Reminder:

  • Do not leave items of value unattended.
  • Lock spaces when not in use.
  • Keep keys with you at all times.
  • Report suspicious activity to University Safety at 417-836-5509

Police investigate shooting near campus

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 1200 block of east Cherry Street. According to police, it appears there was a dispute between neighbors, which led to the shooting. Police indicated this was an isolated incident and there is not a threat to campus.