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Clemson University police seek two people after overnight burglary in Sanders Hall

A student was awakened by voices in his unlocked residence room early on February 9, and later reported his wallet stolen, according to a university police timely warning.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Feb 9, 2025, 2:23 p.m. ETWritten Aug 15, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ET
Clemson University Police Department issued a timely warning after two unknown individuals entered an unlocked room in Sanders Hall on the Clemson University campus between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on February 9, 2025, according to the warning. The room's resident was asleep and was awakened by voices; he told the individuals to leave and they left immediately, the warning said. Later that day, the warning said, the resident was contacted by his bank about attempted vending machine charges on his card, which the bank did not approve. He reported the incident to CUPD at 11:30 a.m. on February 9, saying his wallet had been stolen. The matter is developing. CUPD said the two individuals are unknown, and no one has been identified. Police have not said anything further about who they are looking for. In its warning, CUPD advised the campus community to lock rooms and dwellings at all times, even when at home, to immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to the Clemson University Police Department at 864-656-2222, and never to attempt to make contact with persons involved in suspicious activity. Anyone with information is asked to .

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