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 5/13/22, at approximately 10:49 a.m., a robbery occurred in the Child Care Center parking lot located at 725 Ackerman Road. The victim was walking in the parking lot when a group of unknown individuals got out of a car and approached. The suspects stole her purse and knocked her to the ground. The victim was struck in the head and sustained minor injuries. No weapons were shown. The suspects fled by car and were last seen traveling eastbound on Ackerman Road. The victim is not affiliated with Ohio State, meaning that they are not a student, faculty or staff member and this incident did not involve any families attending the child care center.
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: 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.