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

 

MORE 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