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.
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area adjacent to university-owned property.
On 08/27/2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Columbus Police responded to a robbery report. Earlier that morning, an Ohio State student reports that he was walking in an alley believed to be near the 1500 block of High Street – between W. 10th Ave. and W. 11th Ave. The student was approached by two unknown suspects. One suspect displayed a gun in his waistband and demanded the victim’s property. The suspects took the victim’s phone and told him to leave the area. No injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545. Columbus Police and University Police will have additional officers on patrol this weekend. An increased security presence will also include Ohio State’s regular Community Crime Patrol as well as our student Campus Service Officers in marked security vehicles. The university is adding light towers and cameras along pedestrian pathways in the off-campus area.
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. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: https://dps.osu.edu/resources. Wellness resources are also available. Students in need of assistance are encouraged to use:
Students can take advantage of a variety of other mental health programming and resources according to interest and need. CCS also provides guidance for ways faculty and staff can support students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program or Your Plan For Health.
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.