SECURITY ALERT

Case Western Reserve University Police and Security Services


Type of Incident:  Aggravated Robbery of Motor Vehicle (Carjacking)

Location of Incident:
 East 115th Street between Cornell Road and Mayfield Road

Date of Incident:
Tuesday, September 18, 2007        

Time of Incident:  
3:45am     

Incident Description:
 Two case students exited a vehicle in a parking lot behind an off campus apartment building when they were approached by the suspect.  The suspect demanded their wallets, cell phone and car keys.  The students complied.  The suspect had his hand in his shirt, making the students believe he had a weapon.  No weapon was seen or threatened and the students were not injured.  The suspect drove away with the vehicle to Mayfield Road and north toward Euclid Avenue. 

 

Description of Suspect(s):  The students described the suspect as a black male, 25-30 years old, 6 feet tall and skinny, wearing a blue t-shirt over a black long sleeve shirt, jeans, a black skull cap and carrying a book bag. 

Additional Information:  The stolen vehicle is a 2006 Black Lexus LS with Michigan plates.  If you have any information that might assist police in this case, please contact Police and Security Services at 216-368-3333.

 
Security Alert
#13

 
Initiated:
9/18/07                   


Information provided by:
Cleveland 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