Department of Public Safety

2011-11

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,
Medical Center,
Academic Area,
Residence Halls
Date:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Alert Code:
2011-11
The following crime occurred in:
On Campus

On 08-23-2011 at approximately 0420 hours, OSU PD was notified of a robbery which occurred in the area of 175 W. 11th Ave near the Jesse Owens Recreation Center South. The Female victim stated she was approached by a Male White described as 30 to 35 years old, wearing a grey zip up sweatshirt with a hood, black pants and sun glasses and was approximately 6'2" to 6'4" tall. The suspect took the victims property and fled East and then South from the area. Suspect information was immediately passed on to CPD and OSU Police 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)