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 11/24/18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Buckeye Village resident reported a burglary of her apartment. The crime took place sometime between the hours of 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Village Apartment Complex located near Ackerman Road and Fred Taylor Drive. An unknown person or persons forced entry through the locked front door and stole valuables, including electronics and personal items. No one was home at the time of the incident and no injuries have been reported.
Suspect details are limited. The Ohio State University Police Division is actively investigating and anyone with information is encouraged to call OSUPD at 614-292-2121. Police will have increased patrols in the area.
Crimes are never the fault of the victim. 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. Lock your doors and windows. As a reminder, Ohio State’s Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services offers free window and door alarms and light timers: https://offcampus.osu.edu/
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