Lock up for safety
By Megan Bush

Have you ever questioned if the residential halls were safe? Students currently living in the residence halls may be wondering what they will encounter next.

“The University Police Department over the past few days has received several reports of individuals entering unlocked residence hall rooms committing the following types of crimes: Deviate Sexual Assault, Burglary, and Trespass,” police clery release said.

Every year, thousands of students reside in the residential halls of MU. Students may feel safe but know not to take things for granted.

There have been instances where male subjects have walked into rooms left unlocked or unattended. The men have been seen walking into women’s restrooms where girls are taking showers. The men typically leave the shower areas when the women confront them.

“You wouldn’t expect it, I take everything for granted! It’s weird to know people could wonder in,” Jessie Rush (a resident of Discovery Hall) said.

The words, “Be sure to lock up,” are posted on signs everywhere in the residential halls.

The University Police Department is providing notices to keep the MU community alert about the crimes occurring on campus and asking for assistance in identifying the persons who are taking part in these crimes.

“Makes you worry … you don’t think it could happen to you, but it obviously can. It doesn’t make me feel unsafe, it just makes me check things twice now,” Rush said.

Anyone with information on these incidents, others crimes, and/or suspicious activity should contact the University Police Department at 573-882-7201.