SECURITY ALERT

Case Western Reserve University Police and Security Services


Type of Incident:  Robbery

Location of Incident:  Sigma Nu house, 2235 Murray Hill Road

Date of Incident:  Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Time of Incident:  11:55pm

Incident Description:  A female student was walking near the Sigma Nu house when she was approached by a man who pointed a gun at her and demanded her belongings.  The student complied by giving the suspect her purse.  The suspect then ran between buildings to Murray Hill Road. The suspect was joined by another man, and they both ran eastbound on Murray Hill. 

 

Description of Suspect(s):  The student described the suspect as a black male, in his 30s,

 6’ tall, 190 lbs., bald and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.  The second suspect was described as a black male, in his 30s, 5’8”, 170 lbs., wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black hat. 

Additional Information:  The student was not injured during the incident.  Campus police and University Circle Police searched the area for the suspects and stolen items.  However, the suspects were not seen and no stolen property was recovered.  If you have any information that may aid police in investigating this incident, please contact Case Police and Security Services at (216) 368-3333.

 
Security Alert: # 7

 
Initiated: Sunday, April 27, 2008


Information provided by:  Case Police and Security Services

 

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