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Timely Warnings

Timely Warning messages are part of Purdue University's commitment to provide campus-area crime information in compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly known as the Clery Act. This page is not a layer of the University’s Timely Warning or Emergency Notification policy or procedure but is maintained for transparency, safety and educational purposes.

Purdue Police investigating arson

Incident date

April 18, 2024

Incident type

Arson

Location/address

Earhart and Owen Hall

Suspect description

No description

Incident information

UPDATE: A similar fire was set in Owen Hall around the same time today. If you have any information about these fires, please contact PUPD at 911 or 765-494-8221.

Purdue Police and Purdue Fire Departments have responded to two intentionally set fires in restrooms of Earhart Hall.  Paper towels and towel rolls were set on fire – both burned themselves out. Fires were set between 4pm and 6pm today.

Arson Safety Tips:
 

  • Immediately report any fire to Purdue Police or Purdue Fire by calling or texting 911.

  • Report any suspicious behavior by calling 911.

  • Have an escape plan with two options (if possible) and discuss it with all residents.

  • Familiarize yourself with the location of fire extinguishers in places you frequent.

  • Do not try to extinguish any fire alone – still call 911.

  • Contact the fire department even if smaller fire has been extinguished.

  • Do not stop to collect personal belongings and do not re-enter a burning building for any reason until the 'all clear' alert is given by public safety officials.

Buring paper on bulletin boards is arson. Call 911 if discovered.


The 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for Purdue University. The policy statements address the university’s policies, procedures, and programs regarding safety and security. Three years’ of statistics are included for certain crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus.