Police warn of peeping tom
Two occurrences of peeping in campus residence halls were reported last
week, according to JMU Police .
At 8:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, a male was reported peeping on the fifth
floor of Potomac Hall. The suspect fled when observed by the victim. Officers
checked the area immediately upon receiving the report, but were not successful
in locating the subject.
A white, college-age male about 5 feet 10 inches tall and of medium build
reportedly is being sought in the case. The suspect was clean-shaven and
wearing a tan, waist-length corduroy jacket, according to JMU Police.
On Oct. 30 at 5:36 a.m., an incident of peeping was reported at White
Hall, according to police. An unknown, suspicious white male allegedly
was seen wandering around the exterior of the building, possibly peeping
into windows.
As an officer approached, a white male was observed walking down Ikenberry
Hall service drive. Upon questioning, the suspect admitted to peeping
into windows, according to police records. The officer issued the suspect
a trespassing notice. The identity of the suspect has not been released.
The subject is described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches in height,
170 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
The subject’s vehicle is described as a green, 1998 Plymouth van
with Virginia plates "JRNEYON."
— from staff reports
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