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Attempted bag theft on a campus avenue

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A student reported that someone tried to take a bag on McCallie Avenue at about 1:49 a.m. and then fled.

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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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INITIAL ALERTWebsite
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This is a Timely Warning regarding a crime that was reported to have occurred on University-owned, controlled, or adjacent property. On Friday, October 24, 2025, the UTC Police Department received a report of an attempted robbery. The victim, a UTC student, reported that on October 24, 2025, at approximately 1:49 AM, the student was walking on McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot #51 (747 McCallie Avenue). An unknown suspect approached the student and attempted to take the student’s bag. After a brief interaction, the suspect fled the area. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 50 years old, about 5'5" tall, with very short hair. He was last seen wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes. The UTC Police Department is actively investigating this crime. If you have any information about this incident, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357. About UTC-ALERT: Timely Warnings Timely Warnings are issued by the UTC Department of Public Safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S. Code § 1092; 34 CFR 668.46e). The University takes its duty to protect the community seriously. Informing the UTC community regarding reported crimes allows community members to be situationally aware, make educated decisions about their personal safety, and be reminded of how to access University and community resources. Safety Tips: Robbery Be observant and remain alert. Know who is walking around you. Stick to well-lit areas. Walk with friends or in a group whenever possible. Trust your instincts. If you sense trouble, get away as soon as possible. Show confidence. Walk at a steady pace, keep your head up, and avoid having your hands full. General Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Follow your instincts. Safety is the priority. If you feel you are in danger, take action. Move away from the threat, cross the street, increase your pace, or run to safety. Report all suspicious activity (persons, vehicles, and activities), even if you are not directly threatened, to the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, we encourage you to report the incident as soon as possible. This allows for appropriate measures to be taken for your safety and the safety of others. Reporting & Resources: Report a crime on-campus From any cellular or off-campus telephone, call (423) 425-HELP/4357. From any on-campus telephone, dial 911. Press the "HELP" button at any Blue Light Call Box or Emergency Call Box. Report a crime off-campus From any telephone, dial 911. UTC Resources UTCares: (423) 425-CARE/2273. Counseling Center: (423) 425-4438. Office of the Dean of Students: (423) 425-4761 Office of Student Outreach & Support: (423) 425-2299. Survivor Advocacy Services: (423) 425-5648. Office of Title IX Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: (423) 425-4255. Chattanooga / Hamilton County Resources Chattanooga Police Department - Victim Services: (423) 643-5351. District Attorney’s Office for the 11th Judicial District - Victim/Witness Coordinator: (423) 209-7400. Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults - Rape Crisis Center: (423) 755-2700. Message issued on 10/24/2025 at 10:00 AM
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The archive title says 10/14/2025. The message body says October 24, 2025. The body date is the incident date.
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Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

This is a Timely Warning regarding a crime that was reported to have occurred on University-owned, controlled, or adjacent property. On Friday, October 24, 2025, the UTC Police Department received a report of an attempted robbery. The victim, a UTC student, reported that on October 24, 2025, at approximately 1:49 AM, the student was walking on McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot #51 (747 McCallie Avenue). An unknown suspect approached the student and attempted to take the student’s bag. After a brief interaction, the suspect fled the area. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 50 years old, about 5'5" tall, with very short hair. He was last seen wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes. The UTC Police Department is actively investigating this crime. If you have any information about this incident, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357. About UTC-ALERT: Timely Warnings Timely Warnings are issued by the UTC Department of Public Safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S. Code § 1092; 34 CFR 668.46e). The University takes its duty to protect the community seriously. Informing the UTC community regarding reported crimes allows community members to be situationally aware, make educated decisions about their personal safety, and be reminded of how to access University and community resources. Safety Tips: Robbery Be observant and remain alert. Know who is walking around you. Stick to well-lit areas. Walk with friends or in a group whenever possible. Trust your instincts. If you sense trouble, get away as soon as possible. Show confidence. Walk at a steady pace, keep your head up, and avoid having your hands full. General Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Follow your instincts. Safety is the priority. If you feel you are in danger, take action. Move away from the threat, cross the street, increase your pace, or run to safety. Report all suspicious activity (persons, vehicles, and activities), even if you are not directly threatened, to the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, we encourage you to report the incident as soon as possible. This allows for appropriate measures to be taken for your safety and the safety of others. Reporting & Resources: Report a crime on-campus From any cellular or off-campus telephone, call (423) 425-HELP/4357. From any on-campus telephone, dial 911. Press the "HELP" button at any Blue Light Call Box or Emergency Call Box. Report a crime off-campus From any telephone, dial 911. UTC Resources UTCares: (423) 425-CARE/2273. Counseling Center: (423) 425-4438. Office of the Dean of Students: (423) 425-4761 Office of Student Outreach & Support: (423) 425-2299. Survivor Advocacy Services: (423) 425-5648. Office of Title IX Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: (423) 425-4255. Chattanooga / Hamilton County Resources Chattanooga Police Department - Victim Services: (423) 643-5351. District Attorney’s Office for the 11th Judicial District - Victim/Witness Coordinator: (423) 209-7400. Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults - Rape Crisis Center: (423) 755-2700. Message issued on 10/24/2025 at 10:00 AM

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: First reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    2. present: Second reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    3. present: Third reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. The UTC Police Department is named, and the warning says Public Safety issues it.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. Attempted robbery is named.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: First reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    2. present: Second reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    3. present: Third reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. Attempted robbery is named.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: First reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    2. present: Second reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    3. present: Third reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51 is named.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: First reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "Move away from the threat" is a protective instruction.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: First reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "1:49 AM" and the 10:00 a.m. issued line give the clocks.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: First reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    2. present: Second reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    3. present: Third reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.

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Context

Background

One timely warning on the UTC-ALERT status archive. The archive title date says October 14. The message text says October 24.
Analysis

Key Findings

The attempt was on McCallie Avenue near Parking Lot 51.
The suspect is described by appearance and clothing.
Outcome
The attempted robbery was under investigation. The suspect was described and not caught in the message.
Provenance

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Attempted bag theft on a campus avenue." Incident of October 24, 2025. Added October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-mccallie-attempted-robbery-2025-10-24/

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