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 2/13/22 at approximately 11:17 p.m. a robbery was reported to university police. A male not affiliated with Ohio State, meaning not a student, faculty or staff member, reported that he was approached near Baker Hall West (129 West 12th Avenue) by three or four unknown male suspects. The suspects stole the victim’s cell phone, struck the victim in the face several times and fled eastbound on 12th Avenue in a black, mid-sized SUV. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information related to this crime should contact The Ohio State University Police Division by calling 614-292-2121.
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
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.