Campus Life

Police investigate arson

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- University Police are investigating an arson that occurred in the north ground floor lobby of Simmons Hall at 1:49 a.m. Aug. 4.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Penn State University Police at 814-863-1111 or Centre County Crime Stoppers at 877-99-CRIME. Callers may remain anonymous or may visit the Penn State University Police Silent Witness website at http://www.police.psu.edu/witness/.

(Anyone providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of as much as $1,000.

University Police would also like to remind the community to notify University Police immediately if you see any suspicious activity and secure all valuables.

The person of interest in the arson investigation.  Credit: Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated August 4, 2015