Department of Public Safety

2007-17

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:
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Alert Code:
2007-17
The following crime occurred in:
On Campus

Male student reports at approx. 0105 a.m. he was walking in the tunnel between Smith and Park Hall when he was assaulted by a group of 4 males described as M/B’s early 20’s, one with a blue tank top and one with a white "extremely baggy" t-shirt. Victim stated that he was punched by one of the suspects who also demanded property from the victim. The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction.

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)