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.
On 08-19-09 at 3:50 p.m., A female staff member reported that she was the victim of a strong arm robbery. It occurred in a parking lot at the OSU Med East Hospital, 1492 E. Broad St. Victim stated an unknown white male forcibly removed her purse from her shoulder and then fled the area.