Department of Public Safety

2009-01

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
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2009
Alert Code:
2009-01
The following crime occurred in:
Off Campus

On January 19th, 2009 at approximately 8:10 PM a female victim reported being assaulted during a robbery attempt near the intersection of West 10th Ave and Highland St. The suspect description was that of a female black woman of unknown height, weight or age. The suspect’s hair was pulled into a pony tail. The suspect was wearing dark baggy pants, baggy shirt and dark coat with a cartoon type figure on the rear. The suspect fled North West from the scene after her unsuccessful attempt. Both OSU Police and Columbus Police responded to the area. Columbus Police are investigating.

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)