Break-in reported at Winthrop’s Tillman Hall

Winthrop University police are investigating an apparent burglary in Tillman Hall after a broken window and traces of blood were found in the building early Thursday.

A broken window was found on the first floor of Tillman Hall at about 6 a.m., university spokesman Jeff Perez said. There was no indication anything was taken, or of any damage beyond the broken window.

A school employee arriving to work at Tillman Hall just after 6:30 a.m. saw a broken window on the side of the building facing Margaret Nance residence hall, according to a police report. She saw drops of blood throughout her office, which she said had also been rummaged through. Nothing was reported stolen.

“Near as I can tell, somebody broke in, they walked around a little bit and then they left,” Perez said.

York County forensic investigators processed the scene and took evidence for testing.

The building has an alarm system, but Perez said it’s not clear whether an alarm sounded. Surveillance footage “will be part of the investigation,” he said.

The university has been holding orientation festivities this week, but Perez said this morning that Tillman Hall will remain open.

“We’re business as usual,” he said.

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