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...
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 8/25/2021, at 2:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to Indianola Ave and Woodruff Ave for a robbery report. An Ohio State student was walking with some friends when two suspects suddenly appeared, pointed a gun and demanded his valuables. The student reported that he handed the suspects his cell phone, turned around and ran. The suspects then fled the area. No injuries were reported, and suspect details are limited.
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 8/23/2021, at 2:28 a.m., Officers responded to a reported robbery attempt. An Ohio State student was approached by two suspects when walking on N. High St at Northwood Ave. One suspect pointed a gun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim turned and ran. The suspects then fled the area. No property was taken, and no injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Columbus Division...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for crimes that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 8/21/2021, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Columbus Police responded to a robbery and carjacking near Indianola Ave. and E. Woodruff Ave. Two Ohio State students reported that they were standing in a parking lot when a white SUV approached, and multiple suspects exited. The suspects showed firearms and demanded valuables. The victims told them that the only valuables they had were inside their vehicle, at which point one suspect got in the victim’s running car and...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a series of crimes that occurred in the off-campus area.
A series of crimes similar in nature occurred overnight, with all taking place off-campus between 10:25 p.m. and 2:20 a.m.
On 8/17/2021, at approximately 10:25 p.m., a carjacking occurred near Norwich and Indianola. Two suspects showed guns and stole a vehicle. The victim was able to exit the car and no injuries were reported. The victim was unaffiliated with the university, meaning not a student, faculty or staff member.
On 8/16/2021, at approximately 1:07 a.m., a male Ohio State student was robbed at gunpoint in the area of E. 16th Avenue and Waldeck Avenue, just east of Pearl Alley. The victim was walking west on 16th Avenue when a vehicle approached, the suspect got out and confronted him. The male suspect stole the victim’s cell phone before fleeing northbound in the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and Columbus Police are actively investigating.
Suspect details are limited but the vehicle he used to commit the crime is described as a white or silver four-door hatchback. Anyone with information related...
