University Police Chief Michael Gibson said charges will be filed against a University student for making a false police report.
According to the Code of Virginia, filing a false police report can result in the sentencing of a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
Gibson sent out a police alert Monday to the University community stating that a robbery had occurred "shortly after midnight near Brown College and Tucker residence hall." The e-mail provided brief descriptions of two suspects, as well as a list of "basic precautions" for students to follow.
Several hours later, Gibson issued a retraction by e-mail, stating that "the University of Virginia Police Department has determined that the robbery incident reported on Sept. 16, 2007 did not occur."
Because a full report has not been released, Gibson declined to comment on the specifics of the case.
"This person will be charged," he said, adding that once charges are officially filed he will comment more on the case.
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