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 2/12/2022 at approximately 9:45 p.m., an armed robbery was reported to police for a crime that occurred during an internet purchase exchange in the parking lot of the CVS located at 2160 North High Street. Reports indicate that the victim, an Ohio State student, agreed to meet the suspect to sell them a pair of shoes. As the suspect was trying on the shoes, a second suspect approached and pointed a handgun at the...
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 12/9/2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an armed robbery was reported to police. The crime occurred at the United Dairy Farmers (UDF) located at 1680 N. High Street. A male suspect showed a handgun and took money from the cash register before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545.
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 11/12/2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers on patrol were flagged down by three people near N. Pearl Street and 13th Avenue – two of which were Ohio State students. The third member of the group, who is not an Ohio State student, said that she was walking with her friends along Chittenden Ave. when an unknown male approached and pointed what looked like a pellet gun due to the orange tip. The victim reported...
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 11/11/2021 at approximately 5:55 p.m., a robbery occurred on East 12th Avenue, just east of Summit Street, near the alley. The victim is not an Ohio State student, faculty or staff member.
Reports indicate that a male suspect approached the victim, pointed a gun and demanded the belongings of the victim. After taking the victim's cell phone and wallet, the suspect fled on foot southbound in the alley toward Chittenden Avenue. No injuries...
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 11/7/2021, at approximately 2:05 a.m., a robbery occurred on W. Oakland Ave. Reports indicate that three people, including one Ohio State student, were together when approached by an unknown vehicle. A male suspect exited the car, pointed a gun and demanded their belongings. After robbing the victims, the suspect got back in the small silver sedan driven by a female suspect and fled the area toward Neil Avenue. No injuries were reported.
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 9/26/2021, at approximately 3:18 a.m., three Ohio State students were walking southbound on Indianola Avenue, near Woodruff Avenue, when a black Honda Accord stopped next to them. Two males, reported to be between the ages of 17 and 21, produced handguns, and demanded the victims’ property. The suspects exited the vehicle to commit the robbery, then returned to the car and fled the area along with their driver. No injuries were reported.
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 09/24/2021, at approximately 1:19 a.m., officers responded to a home near Tuller Street and Woodruff Avenue on a report of someone discharging a firearm. Reports indicate that a group of unknown males attempted to enter a house party at that location but were asked to leave. Upon leaving, they made a statement indicating that they may return. A few minutes later, a black vehicle pulled up in front of the home and fired multiple...
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 09/21/2021, at approximately 11 p.m., an Ohio State student was walking off-campus near Indianola and Woodruff avenues when a vehicle approached. Multiple male suspects were in the vehicle and were yelling to try to get the student’s attention. From a distance, one suspect showed a gun from the backseat and demanded the victim’s belongings. However, the suspects fled before taking any property. No injuries were reported.
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 09/16/2021, at approximately 3 p.m., Columbus Police responded to a shooting in the area of 1900 N. 4th Street. The victim is not an Ohio State student, faculty or staff member. Details are limited at this time but CPD confirms that one person was shot and later died at the hospital.
CPD remains on scene and is actively investigating this crime. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of...
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 9/11/2021, at approximately 3 a.m., an Ohio State student was walking off-campus when four unknown males approached him in front of the CVS located at 2160 N. High Street. Three of the males quickly moved on, but one remained with the victim, grabbed him by the arm and implied a gun. No gun was shown but the suspect demanded the victim’s belongings, stole his cell phone and credit cards. The suspect then fled by...
