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
On 3/3/2020, at approximately 2 p.m., a male not affiliated with Ohio State was walking in the area of North High Street and West 9th Avenue when two unknown persons pulled up in a vehicle. A female in the car motioned to the man and when he approached the vehicle an unknown male in the passenger’s seat pointed a gun at the victim and demanded his money. The victim turned over his belongings and the vehicle fled eastbound toward North High Street. No injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited but the car is described as an older Honda Accord with a temporary license plate. CPD is investigating and anyone with information is encouraged to call 614-645-4545.
Crimes are never the fault of the victim. The Ohio State University Police Division encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. Please utilize transportation services, when possible, and if you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police.
The Ohio State University Police Division carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.