In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a burglary that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus.
Date (of offense): 3/20/2026
Time (of offense): 0300 hours
Reported to: Charleston Police Department
Location: 50 George Street
Suspect status: At large
Suspect Description: One white male, unknown height and weight, age approximately 20 years, having curly dark hair, wearing a white shirt and unknown color of pants. The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
Incident Description: CPD responded to a report of a burglary no longer in progress. The victims woke up and found the suspect in their room. When confronted, he fled.
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If you have any information regarding the crime indicated above, please contact:
College of Charleston Campus Police
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 843-953-5609 (Administrative Line)
Crime Action Line: (Anonymous Reporting) 843-953-4998
Silent Witness: http://publicsafety.cofc.edu/contact-us/silent-witness/index.php
Charleston Police Department
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 843-577-7434
Crime Stoppers: (Anonymous Reporting 843-554-1111)
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f), the College of Charleston issues timely notices to notify the campus community of Clery Act crimes or other serious incidents that the College determines represent a serious and ongoing threat to the campus.