Community Safety Advisory: Burglary in Babcock Residence Hall

October 17, 2025 2:46 p.m.

University Police received a report on Oct. 16 of a burglary in Babcock Residence Hall. Money was stolen from a residence hall room on Oct. 4. University Police investigated the incident and learned suspects entered multiple rooms in Babcock Residence Hall. No other property was reported stolen. This is an ongoing investigation.

Burglary is classified as a criminal offense under the Clery Act.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report suspicious activity promptly that is observed on and off campus at 336-758-5911 (emergency) or 336-758-5591 (non-emergency), through the Wake Safe App or by filing a report online. University Police is located in Alumni Hall. With immediate concerns, call the emergency number.

If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact University Police at 336-758-559, submit a tip through the Wake Safe App or by emailing police@wfu.edu.

Personal safety and security precautions

• Don’t allow people you don’t know to enter a secure building behind you. They must use their own Deacon One card or follow visitor guidelines.

• Always keep your residence hall door locked even if you are just down the hall.

• Keep your door locked while you are in your room at night and / or sleeping.

• Never prop doors open, especially exterior doors to a residence hall.

• Secure high-value items like wallets and jewelry out of plain sight.

• Report suspicious persons or criminal activity by calling University Police at 336-758-5591 or submitting the Report a Crime form.

• Download the Wake Safe App (for Android). Download the Wake Safe App (for iPhone).

• Register your personal property with the University Police to discourage theft.

• Visit the Wake Alert website to sign up for alerts and stay up-to-date on information during an emergency.

• As a Wake Forest resident, you are responsible for your guest(s)

This Timely Warning is sent in compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.