Student removed from campus after alleged camera found in Pelican Hall bathrooms at UNCW
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW officials released a statement Wednesday after being notified by staff about a suspicious device found in a bathroom at Pelican Hall.
On Tuesday, November 10, students notified Housing and Residence Life staff about a device found in a single occupancy bathroom on the fourth floor. Campus police seized the device and began an investigation into the alleged use of a concealed camera to record individuals in the bathroom.
A residential student was identified as the owner of the device and was removed from Pelican Hall Tuesday and removed from campus pending the investigation on Wednesday.
University officials swept the building and found no further devices in any other bathrooms but are broadening the sweep to other buildings across campus.
In the statement, UNCW officials say they are not aware of any continuing threat to campus related to this incident, and investigators have not determined if any individuals have been recorded, how long the alleged activity occurred, or whether any recordings were shared.
Individuals with information that may contribute to the investigation should contact UPD at police@uncw.edu, 910-962-2222, or through the SafeZone app.
For students, confidential advocacy is available through CARE, and confidential counseling is available through the Counseling Center.
The Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance can assist in other supportive measures.
- CARE: 910-962-2273; after-hours advocate: 910-512-4821
- Counseling Center: 910-962-3746
- Title IX and Clery Compliance: 910-962-3557
- University Police: 910-962-2222; emergencies: 911
