Department of Public Safety

2011-05

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,
Off Campus
Date:
Monday, June 20, 2011
Alert Code:
2011-05
The following crime occurred in:
Off Campus

At approximately 0025 hrs., OSU PD Officers were alerted to a possible Robbery in the area of Hunter Ave. and W.9th Ave. Two Male Victims were approached by a Male Hispanic described as 25-30 years old, wearing dark pants and a dark shirt, 6'2", thin build with a "thin" pony tail, light facial hair and holding a silver handgun. The suspect demanded property and money from the victims. The suspect then fled North from the area and got into a dark colored 4-Door Honda Civic. CPD was notified and they are investigating the incident.

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)