Public Safety Notice - Columbus - July 12, 2022

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,
Residence Halls
Date:
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Alert Code:
2022-05
The following crime occurred in:
On Campus

On 7/12/22, at approximately 6:47 p.m., an aggravated burglary was reported to university police. Two unknown suspects tailgated into the Neil Building Hall Complex, located at 1578 Neil Avenue, entered an unlocked residence hall suite and began to steal property.

An Ohio State student entered the suite and one of the suspects pushed the student while the other suspect displayed a knife. Both suspects fled the residence hall, traveling south, with stolen property. No injuries were reported. Photos of the suspects are shown below.

 Anyone with information related to this crime should contact The Ohio State University Police Division by calling 614-292-2121.

Suspect in Public Safety Notice 2022-05
Suspects in Public Safety Notice 2022-05

Crimes are never the fault of the victim. The Ohio State University Police Division encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: dps.osu.edu/resources

The Ohio State University Police Division carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.