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 Wednesday 08/03/11 at approx. 3 p.m., a female staff member reported that a male suspect attempted to abduct her at knife point in the area of Medical Center Drive at Cannon Drive. Several minutes later, a female non-affiliate reported that a male suspect attempted to force his way into her vehicle at knife point in the area of King/Cannon. Both females were able to escape without injury. Suspect was described as a white male, in his late 30's to early 40's, balding, wearing a yellow shirt and light colored shorts. OSUPD is actively investigating this incident.