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 8/16/15, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a female non-affiliate reported that she was physically assaulted and robbed in the area of W. 11th Avenue and College Road. The suspect, who was known to the victim, hit her, stole her purse and fled southbound on foot. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-40s standing 6 feet 2 inches and 190 lbs. He was wearing a green shirt, jeans and black baseball cap and was seen carrying a black backpack. A search for the suspect is continuing by OSU Police and an arrest warrant is being sought.