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Police reported a motor vehicle theft from a campus lot on the afternoon of February 23.

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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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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 Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 1:40 PM, the UTC Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle theft from UTC Parking Lot #47-3 (841 E. 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403). The victim reported last seeing their vehicle on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at approximately 9:00 PM; the theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM and Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The vehicle is described as a white Nissan Rouge with a Tennessee license plate. This crime is actively under investigation by the UTC Police Department. 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 on how to access University and community resources. Safety Tips: Motor Vehicles Always close and lock your vehicle's doors and windows. Never leave your keys in your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle running when unattended. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Park in busy, well-lit areas whenever possible. 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. 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. Message issued on 2/23/2025 at 3:00 PM
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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 Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 1:40 PM, the UTC Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle theft from UTC Parking Lot #47-3 (841 E. 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403). The victim reported last seeing their vehicle on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at approximately 9:00 PM; the theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM and Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The vehicle is described as a white Nissan Rouge with a Tennessee license plate. This crime is actively under investigation by the UTC Police Department. 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 on how to access University and community resources. Safety Tips: Motor Vehicles Always close and lock your vehicle's doors and windows. Never leave your keys in your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle running when unattended. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Park in busy, well-lit areas whenever possible. 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. 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. Message issued on 2/23/2025 at 3:00 PM

  • 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. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.

    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.

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    1. present: First reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "motor vehicle theft" names the crime.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street 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. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    2. present: Second reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    3. present: Third reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. Parking Lot 47-3 at 841 E. 8th Street is named.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock 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.

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    1. present: First reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "lock your vehicle's doors and windows" is a lock instruction.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.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. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    13. present: Thirteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    14. present: Fourteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    15. present: Fifteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    16. present: Sixteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    17. present: Seventeenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    23. present: Twenty-third reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    24. present: Twenty-fourth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "1:40 PM" and the 3:00 p.m. issued line give the clocks.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.

    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. absent: First reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    2. absent: Second reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    3. absent: Third reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    4. absent: Fourth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    5. absent: Fifth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    6. absent: Sixth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    7. absent: Seventh reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    8. absent: Eighth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    9. absent: Ninth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    10. absent: Tenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    11. absent: Eleventh reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    12. absent: Twelfth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    13. absent: Thirteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    14. absent: Fourteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    15. absent: Fifteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    16. absent: Sixteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    17. absent: Seventeenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    18. absent: Eighteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    19. absent: Nineteenth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    20. absent: Twentieth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    21. absent: Twenty-first reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    22. absent: Twenty-second reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    23. absent: Twenty-third reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    24. absent: Twenty-fourth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.
    25. absent: Twenty-fifth reading: absent. No suspect description and no injury are stated.

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Context

Background

One timely warning on the UTC-ALERT status archive. It was issued the same afternoon as the report.
Analysis

Key Findings

A vehicle was reported stolen from Parking Lot 47-3.
The message tells people to lock vehicle doors and windows.
Outcome
The theft was under investigation. The message told people to lock their vehicles.
Provenance

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Car stolen from a numbered campus parking lot." Incident of February 23, 2025. Added October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-parking-lot-vehicle-theft-2025-02-23/

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