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»Timely Warning / Crime Alert Bulletins
In accordance with the “Timely Warning” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and based on our belief that an informed community is better prepared to protect itself, the Chapman University Department of Public Safety would like to inform the public about the following crimes:
Timely Warnings
Crime Alerts
REPORTED OFFENSE: The reporting parties were walking westbound on the north side of Palm St. when they observed a vehicle driving past them. The front passenger pointed a handgun at them. The vehicle was last seen westbound on Palm St.
DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: November 11, 2025, at 9:26 pm
LOCATION: 300 block of W. Palm St., Orange, CA 92866
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, dark complexion, wearing a dark hooded jacket covering his head. There is no description of the driver.
SUSPECT VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Red Honda Civic, four-door, lowered suspension with a loud muffler.
Important Phone Numbers:
- Public Safety – (714) 997-6763
- Orange Police Department – (714) 744-7444. Emergency dial 911
- Irvine Police Department – (949) 724-7000. Emergency dial 911
- Anaheim Police Department – (714) 765-1900. Emergency dial 911
SAFETY TIPS:
- Immediately report any suspicious person or vehicle to the Department of Public Safety or the local Police Department
- Walk in groups whenever possible
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Turn your phone into a personal safety device by downloading the free Rave Guardian safety app from Google Play or the Apple iTunes store on the DPS website at Panther Guardian
Safety Tips and Important Phone Numbers
SAFETY TIPS:
- See Something, Say Something - Immediately report any suspicious person/circumstance to the Chapman Department of Public Safety or the local Police Department.
- Take & Hide - Take your valuables. Hide your property. Lock your car.
- Travel in pairs, especially at night or in remote areas.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, contact the Chapman Department of Public Safety by telephone at (714) 997-6763 or in person at 418 N. Glassell St. Orange, CA 92866.
Phone Numbers
Emergency
9-1-1
Orange Police
(714) 744-7444
Anaheim Police
(714) 765-1900
Irvine Police
(949) 724-7000
CU Public Safety
(714) 997-6763
SafeRide
(714) 997-6680