On Jan. 18 at 4:36 p.m., Auburn University's Department of Campus Safety and Security announced in a university-wide email several reports of theft that occurred in academic buildings Wednesday, Jan. 17.
The crimes, which occurred during normal business hours, were reported to the Auburn Police Department, who are now investigating.
“The reporting parties stated that they left their personal belongings unattended for short periods of time during the day and later discovered their wallets missing when they were notified of attempted fraudulent charges,” the email said.
A suspect has not been identified, and a detailed description of the suspect is not yet available, according to the email.
This story will be updated if additional information arises.
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Connor Copeland, freshman in English literature, has been with The Plainsman since fall 2023
