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,
Academic Area
Date:
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Alert Code:
2016-10
The following crime occurred in:
On Campus
On 9/21/16, at 10:15 a.m., a female student reported she was fondled by an unknown male on the previous day. Reports indicate that on 9/20/16, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the female student was working on her computer on the second floor of the Ohio Union when she was approached by an unknown male who sat behind her and asked if he could charge his phone. Moments later, the suspect fondled her lower body. The student confronted the suspect and immediately left the area.
The suspect is described as a black male standing between 6’0” and 6’5” and weighing up to 200 lbs. He is described as being approximately 40-years-old with a black goatee and is said to have been wearing black and red high top shoes and earbuds at the time of the incident. University Police have increased patrols and are actively investigating. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 614-292-2121.
Becoming the victim of any crime is no one's fault. We remind you to increase your overall safety by being cautious and looking out for one another; being aware of your surroundings and looking assertive; walking with a trusted friend or co-worker, when possible; if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative. Please utilize transportation services, when possible, and take advantage of our additional safety resources, such as the Student Safety Service Safe Ride program: https://dps.osu.edu/safe-ride