Department of Public Safety

2010-01

Dear Ohio State Community Member:

You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.

The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.

Public Safety Notice For:
Campus Area,
Off Campus,
Medical Center,
Academic Area,
Residence Halls
Date:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Alert Code:
2010-01
The following crime occurred in:
Off Campus

*Updated information - Referrence Columbus Report #10053816

On 1-21-10 at 0630 hours a female student was the victim of a robbery or abduction attempt in the area of 13th & High. The suspect attempted to restrain the victim, but she was able to escape. The suspect is described as a male black,40-45 years of age, 6'- 6'2 tall, husky build, weight 220-250, scruffy beard. Vehicle description was a newer style Chrysler, possibly 300 model, dark color with tinted windows.

Anyone with information concerning this crime should contact either the University Police, 614-292-2121 or Columbus Police, 614-645-4545. You may also report information anonymously to the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS or the University Crime Stoppers Tips line at 614-247-TIPS.

For information about safety on Ohio State's campus visit the following links:

For information about crime off campus, review the Columbus Police website. Helpful links are listed as: Crime Information, Crime Prevention, Offense Reports, and Media Releases.

This Public Safety Notice is issued in compliance with the "Timely Warning" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998. 34 CFR 668.46(e)