Silent Witness Reporting

Silent Witness reports are reviewed on a daily basis!

If you have have any information about a crime and would like to report it anonymously, please complete the information below. Please provide as much specific information as possible.

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL!

NOTE: The Silent Witness web page is not intended for emergency use. If you wish to file an official police report, please contact the Winthrop University Campus Police Department at 803-323- 3333.

What would you like to report?

Unreported Crime Additional information about a crime already under investigation

CRIME TYPE:

DATE/TIME:

What is the approximate date and time this crime occurred?

LOCATION:

Please enter the specific location, including the street address, residence hall or building name, room or apartment number, parking lot, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF CRIME:

In your own words, please provide a detailed description of what happened.

WHO:

What can you tell us about the suspect(s)?

Include suspect name (or street name) and address, if known.
Provide a description of the subject (sex, race, height, weight, clothing) and approximate age.
Provide distinguishing features such as visible marks, scars, tattoos, piercing, facial hair, hair style, glasses, etc.?

VEHICLE INFORMATION:

Make (Chevy, Honda, Ford, etc.):

Model (Cavalier, Accord, Taurus, etc.):

Style (2-door, 4-door, pick up truck, minivan, motorcycle, etc.):

Color

License Plate:

State:

Vehicle Distinguishing Features (unique paint job, custom rims, bumper stickers, window decals, neon lighting, window tint, etc.):

Would you be willing to speak confidentially with a campus police officer? If so, please provide your contact information in the box below.

Yes No

Your Contact Information

Witness Information

Witness information (please provide any information on people we should contact.
This would include their name, address, phone number, place of employment, etc.).

WARNING! PLEASE READ THE BELOW LISTED INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING!

SECTION 16-17-725 (SC Code of Laws) states that any any person who knowingly gives false information to any law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of any crime by another is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars or by a term of imprisonment not to exceed thirty days.

SECTION 16-23-750 (SC Code of Laws) states that any person who conveys or causes to be conveyed false information, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to kill, injure, or intimidate any person or to damage or destroy any building or other real or personal property by means of an explosive, incendiary, or destructive device ...is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, for a first offense must be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years. A sentence imposed for a violation of this section must not be suspended and probation must not be granted.