Department of Public Safety

2007-03

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:
Off Campus
Date:
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Alert Code:
2007-03
The following crime occurred in:
Off Campus

Between the dates of 3/23/07 and 3/28/07 there have been six reported robberies in the off campus area. Three involve incidents where the victims had their purses forcefully grabbed from their arms.

The other three incidents involve the victims being struck and property taken. In two of these three incidents a weapon was seen or implied. The suspect was an unidentified male in all six of the incidents.

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)