The Crime Alerts listed below cover events that occurred during the current academic year of 2011-2012.

Last Update: Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Students, Faculty and Staff:

At approximately 11:45 a.m., Prince William County Police along with NOVA Police responded to a call about a bomb threat at the Woodbridge Campus. As a precaution, the entire campus was evacuated and closed for the remainder of the day.

After a thorough investigation, the Prince William County Police Department reported that the incident had been resolved with no evidence of a bomb on the Woodbridge Campus. The campus will open as regularly scheduled tomorrow, May 9, 2012.

As always should you witness suspicious activity or feel unsafe, call the police at 911 or (703)764-5000.

Last update: Monday, March 12, 2012

Students, Faculty and Staff:

Alexandria City Police Department notified NOVA Police of a robbery near the Alexandria Campus between West Braddock and North Beauregard. At approximately 10:40 a.m., two Hispanic males approached a female from behind and stole her purse. The suspects fled the scene on foot. Police K-9 dogs lost track of them at the apartments to the rear of the Tyler building.

One suspect was 4’11"-5’ tall, wearing a grey striped hoodie, a black ball cap, and glasses. The second suspect was 5’-5’2” tall, wearing a light-colored shirt. No further description is available at this time.

Alexandria City Police and NOVA Police are continuing their investigations. Students, faculty and staff are asked to stay alert and report suspicious activity to NOVA Police at 703.764.5000.

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Students, Faculty and Staff:

Be advised that at 4:32 p.m., a robbery took place on the Alexandria Campus in the 4800 block of Dawes Ave. The suspect was a black male last seen running towards King St. There were no injuries, and no weapons were involved. Police are on the scene.

There is no immediate danger at this time. Please contact the Campus Police at 703.764.5000 if you have any information.

Last update: Monday, February 6, 2012

Students, Faculty and Staff:

Be advised that the NOVA Police were notified today that an individual at the Alexandria Campus was robbed at knife point between the Tyler Building and Dawes Avenue around 5:51 p.m. The individual was not hurt and is not a student or a faculty/staff member.

The suspect is described as a male in his mid to late teens, dark complexion, 5’6", 110 lbs., wearing a black North Face coat, gray jeans, a green and purple hat and a black and red belt.

There is no immediate danger at this time. Please contact the Campus Police at 703.764.5000 if you have any information.

Last update: Friday, November 18, 2011

Students, Faculty and Staff:

NOVA has received information that David Moore would like to harm people at the Manassas Campus. To ensure the safety and security of the College, he has been barred and is prohibited from coming to any NOVA locations or any College sponsored events.

In today's world it is always better to be prepared and informed and we urge everyone to always take precautions and to take their personal safety seriously. The NOVA Police Department is asking that if you see David Moore on any NOVA campus or property to immediately notify them at 703.764.5000.

NOVA has Safety and Awareness videos that provide safety guidance and may be viewed from any computer. To access the videos click on this link: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/police/.

Last update: Friday, November 11, 2011

Students, Faculty and Staff:

We want to inform you about several related incidents that occurred over the past week at the Annandale Campus to ensure your safety while on campus. We have had reported incidents throughout the day and evening of two separate individual males working together asking for gas money. The faculty/staff/students are being randomly approached in and out of buildings and are being asked “can you help me with gas money”. These individuals have not yet committed a crime, but in the past incidents similar to these have led to thefts of wallets and cash. Please DO NOT give these individuals any money.

If this type of incident does occur or you have any information about this incident, please call the Annandale Campus Police at 703.764.5000.

Last update: Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Students, Faculty and Staff:

NOVA Police received information that at approximately 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, a student was robbed near the Alexandria Campus in the area of 5200 block of Fillmore Avenue. The suspect description is male, 6’2"–6'3", black mask covering face, black hoodie, black gloves, and jeans. The incident is being investigated by the Alexandria City Police.

This information is being shared so people may take appropriate precautions. If you see any suspicious activity, please call NOVA Police at 703.764.5000 or 911.

Last update: Thursday, October 6, 2011

Students, Faculty and Staff:

NOVA has received information that Neil Akkor, a former student, is alleged to have made additional comments that he would like to harm a specific instructor at the Annandale Campus. (The comments stem from an incident where he was arrested during October 2009.)

In today’s world it is always better to be prepared and informed and we urge everyone to always take precautions and to take their personal safety seriously. Based on this, the NOVA Police Department is asking that if anyone sees Neil Akkor on any NOVA campus or property to immediately notify the Police at 703.764.5000.

If you have additional safety concerns or would like to know more, feel free to contact the NOVA Police at 703.764.5000.

Last update: Thursday, June 9, 2011

This message is being sent in coordination with the NOVA Chief of Police and Emergency Management & Planning.

Students, Faculty and Staff:

Be advised that there is an individual that is approaching students and asking for gas money and in some cases grabs money from the victim’s wallet and flees with more money than originally requested. These incidents have occurred at the Annandale and Alexandria Campuses.

The suspect is described as a white male, blonde hair, slim built and is to believed to be in his late teens to early twenties.

Please contact the Campus Police if you have any information.