Friday, July 25, 2003
Contact: Chuck Horton 706/542-5813
MEDIA ADVISORY FROM UGA POLICE DEPARTMENT
The University of Georgia Police Department is currently investigating an incident of arson which occurred at the Main Library on the evening of July 23, 2003. The Police Department would like to thank all the citizens that have contacted law enforcement with information, as well as request additional assistance. Investigators would like to speak with several people who were seen in the area of the Main Library on July 23, 2003. Descriptions of the people are as follows:
1. White male, college age, wearing a baseball cap with a fishing hook on the bill and carrying a black bookbag.
2. White male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height with a very thin build, early 20s, with thin hair, who was on the first floor of the Main Library leaving the men's restroom.
3. White male, 6 feet 1 inches in height, 160-170 pounds, very thin build, wearing running shorts, a white shirt witH Sierra Nevada beer logo, Air Force One Nike shoes, tube socks and a Braves baseball cap, who was outside the Main Library after the fire.
4. White male, older, with grey hair, appeared to be studying or researching documents on the Second Floor of the Main Library at approximately 4:45 p.m.
These individuals may have valuable information which may assist in the investigation. The University of Georgia Police Department would like to talk with any of these individuals, as well as any other person who might have seen anything which would assist in the investigation. If you are one of these individuals or know who they are, or if you have any information which might assist in this investigation, please contact the University of Georgia Police Department at 706/542-2200.
