Neighborhood Safety Notice
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 4/27/18, at approximately 6 a.m., a crime occurred at an off-campus residence located along Harley Drive, west of Olentangy River Road. Reports indicate that an unknown male committed burglary and sexual assault at the residence of a female student.
The suspect is described as an 18- to 25-year-old male standing 5’7” to 5’9” with a thin build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
The Columbus Division of Police is actively investigating and encourages anyone with information related to this crime to call CPD at 614-645-4266 or Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477 (TIPS).
Additional Safety Tips
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.
Crimes are never the fault of the survivor. Sexual assault is any sexual activity that occurs in the absence of consent. Responsibility lies with the perpetrator, not the survivor. No one deserves, asks for, or provokes sexual assault. Sexual assault occurs in all communities and people of all genders can be survivors.