Crime Alerts

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Crime Alerts (as known as Timely Warnings) inform the campus community about specific crimes that may represent an ongoing risk or pattern of activity. By contrast, ND Alerts are emergency notifications triggered only during urgent, imminent threats requiring immediate protective action (such as severe weather or an active hazard). To learn more about emergency safety protocols and text alerts, visit the ND Alert Page.

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October 15, 2026

We are writing with additional information on the Crime Alert that was issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

After the Crime Alert was issued, an additional person came forward with information about a similar interaction on the same night. The investigation has led NDPD to believe that the suspect in all three of the incidents is the same person. We are grateful to all three of these students for reporting what they experienced.

As a result, the Notre Dame Police Department has identified a person of interest in this case who is not a member of the Notre Dame community and has issued a no trespass order for the property of the University of Notre Dame.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact NDPD. The investigation remains ongoing.

As a reminder, exercise personal safety, traveling in a group whenever possible and remaining aware of your surroundings. Utilize NDPD’s SafeBouND service for late-night safety escorts on campus, as well as the other features within NDPD’s ND Safe app.

To report a crime in progress, suspicious activity (crime may be occurring), fire or medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone or dial 574-631-5555 from your cellular telephone.

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October 13, 2026

The Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) received two reports of incidents that occurred on campus. These incidents are reported to have taken place late in the evening on Monday, October 12, 2026, and early in the morning on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the West Quad area.

The first incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Monday when a female student was reportedly approached by a man unknown to her who requested acts of sexual nature near Duncan Hall. The suspect was described as white male, 20 to 25 years old, approximately 5’8 to 5’10 tall with a medium build. He was reported to be wearing a black shirt and dark pants, with short, dark hair.

The second incident happened around 12:40 a.m. Tuesday near Morris Inn when an unknown man reportedly approached a female student threatening to assault her.

It is unclear whether these two incidents are connected, or if the suspect is the same person.

The Notre Dame Police Department is investigating both incidents. Anyone with information regarding either of these incidents is encouraged to contact NDPD.

As a reminder, travel in a group whenever possible and remain aware of your surroundings. Utilize NDPD’s SafeBouND service for late night escorts home, as well as the other features within NDPD’s ND Safe app.

To report a crime in progress, suspicious activity (crime may be occurring), fire or medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone or dial 574-631-5555 from your cellular telephone.