SECURITY ALERT
Case Western Reserve University
Police and Security Services
* This
crime did not happen on campus and did not involve anyone associated with
the University, but because of it’s proximity
to campus, an alert is being issued
Type of Incident: Robbery
Location of Incident: RTA bus stop at Euclid
Ave. and Stokes Blvd.
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time of Incident: 4:55pm
Incident Description: A high school student was waiting for a bus at the
RTA bus stop when he was approached by a man on a bicycle. The man on the
bicycle circled around the bus stop then tried to reach into the student’s
pocket. The student spun around to avoid the suspect, who then grabbed the
student. The suspect picked up a nearby bottle and demanded money from
the student. The suspect told the student he also had a gun, although
none was seen. The suspect reached into the student’s pockets and stole his
wallet, I-Pod and cell phone. The suspect fled eastbound on Euclid on his
bicycle.
Description of Suspect(s): The suspect was described as a black male,
20 years old, 6’ tall with a medium build and a light beard. He was
wearing a red skull cap, a red hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans. He was
riding a silver mountain bike.
Additional Information: The student was not injured. If you have
any information that might assist police in this case, please contact Police
and Security Services at 216-368-3333.
Security Alert # 6
Initiated: 4/21/08
Information provided by: University Circle Police
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AWARENESS INFORMATION
-To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, please immediately
contact Campus Police Dispatch, 24 hours a day, at 368-3333.
Dispatchers will direct the appropriate University and City responders for the
situation.
- Campus Police and Security officers and University Circle Police patrol the
campus continually in patrol vehicles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and on
foot.
- Escorts are provided anywhere on campus and areas immediately adjacent to
campus. Request an escort 24 hours by calling 368-3333 or by using
emergency phones located throughout the campus.
- Protect yourself by using the campus bus service http://greenie.case.edu/ or the
escort service rather than walking alone. Jog or bike during daylight
only in areas you are familiar with and stay within University Circle http://www.universitycircle.org/uc_maps_parking.asp#
if you live on campus. Let a responsible person know where you are going,
when you will return and how to contact you if you go somewhere alone outside
of your normal routine. Trust your “gut” feelings and avoid persons and
situations that make you feel uncomfortable.
- Protect your belongings by locking your office/room door every time you
leave, don't leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables
unattended. Keep valuables out of site in your car. Don’t allow
“tailgaters” to enter secured doors behind you. Report thefts
or suspicious activity immediately to Campus Police.
- For more Crime Prevention information and services call 368-2908 or go to:
http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm
- University Counseling can be reached at 368-5872 or 844-8892 after business
hours. Visit their web site for information and services at: http://www.cwru.edu/stuaff/ucs/index.html
- For more University and Community resource information go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/links.htm