SECURITY ALERT
Case Western Reserve Police and Security Services

Location of Incident: Wade Lagoon, Cleveland Museum of Art

Date of Incident: Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Time of Incident: 11:01 p.m.

Incident Description: A man and a woman who are not affiliated with the university were sitting at Wade Lagoon by the Cleveland Museum of Art when they were approached by three unknown men. One of the suspects brandished a handgun, and the three demanded money. The man and woman handed over their valuables, and the three suspects fled northwest on foot.

Suspect Descriptions: The suspects are described as follows:

• Suspect #1 - black male, medium height, thin build, white t-shirt, tan pants, black head rag
• Suspect #2 – black male, medium height, stocky build, braided hair, blue and green striped polo-style shirt, armed with a silver handgun
• Suspect #3- black male, medium height, medium build, red shirt, red shorts

Additional Information: University Circle and Case Western Reserve University Police apprehended a juvenile male who met the description of the first suspect. The youth positively identified by the victims. The investigation is ongoing.

Security Alert # 8
Initiated: 6/24/2009
Information provided by: Case Western Reserve Police Department


MORE SECURITY AWARENESS INFORMATION

To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, immediately contact Campus Police Dispatch, 24 hours a day, at 368-3333.  Dispatchers will direct the appropriate university and city responders for the situation.

To subscribe to or to update your cell phone information for the CaseWARN emergency text message alerts, go to http://www.case.edu/warn or https://its-services.case.edu/my-case-notifications.

Case Western Reserve 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 in areas immediately adjacent to campus. Request an escort anytime, 24 hours a day, by calling 368-3333 or by using emergency phones located throughout campus.

Rather than walking alone, protect yourself by using the campus bus service http://greenie.case.edu/  or the escort service. Jog or bike during daylight and only in areas with which you are familiar. 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 or room door every time you leave. Don’t leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables unattended, and 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 Case Police at 368-3333.

For more crime prevention information and services call 368-2908 or go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm
University Counseling Services 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

To access additional university and community resources go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/links.htm