SECURITY ALERT

Case Western Reserve University Police & Security Services

Security Alert


Type of Incident:  Robbery               

 

Location of Incident:  Fribley Commons

Date(s)/Time(s) of Incident
:  Thursday, September 20, 2007.  8:55pm.

Incident Description:
 A resident student was retrieving his bicycle from a bike rack behind Fribley Commons when he was approached by the suspect.  The suspect asked for a dollar and then the student’s wallet.  The suspect then pushed the student and took the wallet from his pocket.  The suspect mentioned that he had a gun, but did not show it.  He then fled on foot northbound.

 

Description of Suspect(s):  The student described the suspect as a black male, 20 to 25 years old,

6’ tall, thin build, clean shaven and short haircut.  The suspect was wearing a black long sleeve shirt and black pants.  The student also reported that the suspect smelled of alcohol.

 

Additional Information:  The student did not report any injury from this incident. Campus Police & Security Services and Cleveland Heights police are investigating the case.  If you have any information that might assist police in this case, please contact Police & Security Services at 368-3333.

 

Security Alert # 14


Initiated:  
9/21/2007


Information provided by:
 Police and Security Services
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MORE AWARENESS INFORMATION:

-To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, please immediately contact the Police & Security Services Dispatch Center, 24 hours a day, at 368-3333.  Dispatchers will direct the appropriate University and City responders for the situation.

 

- Campus Police and University Circle Police patrol the campus continually in patrol vehicles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and on foot. 

 

- Escorts are provided anywhere on campus and locations immediately adjacent to campus.  Request an escort 24 hours a day by calling 368-3333 or by using an emergency phone, 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 Police & Security Services.

 

- For more Crime Prevention information and services call 368-2908 or go to:

http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm . You will also find here past crime alerts, a daily crime log and emergency procedures.

 

- 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