The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety has become aware of accounts related to possible occurrences of criminal drugging at off-campus parties and bars. Details are limited but law enforcement wants to remind all Buckeyes to take precautions.
Party responsibly Do not ingest unsealed beverages Do not set drinks down or leave them unattended Report suspicious activity to police
Drugging another is a crime and is a serious offense. Anyone with information related to criminal acts should report them immediately by calling University Police at 614-292-2121 or Columbus 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 11/30/18, at approximately 8 p.m., an armed robbery occurred off-campus near Pearl Street and Chittenden Avenue. An unknown male suspect approached a male Ohio State student, displayed a silver handgun and stole a backpack and phone before fleeing. The student ran to a nearby parking garage to notify law enforcement. No injuries were reported.
The suspect was described as a black male with a light complexion in his...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
Two armed robberies occurred on Sunday (11/25/18) in the off-campus area near Chittenden Avenue and Pearl Street. Information about the first crime was shared on social media by Ohio State’s Emergency Management division. Due to a second crime occurring, similar in nature, we are sending a Neighborhood Safety Notice to make the campus aware of the crime trend.
The first incident took place at approximately 12:50 a.m. Two males...
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 9/8/18, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a crime was reported to law enforcement by two Ohio State students. The male and female students reported that they were walking off-campus around 3 a.m. when three unknown males approached them in the alley between W. 8th and W. 9th Avenues and Highland Street. One of the suspects pointed a gun and demanded money and cell phones. No injuries were reported and 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 8/19/18, at approximately 3:54 a.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to the area of E. 14th Avenue and High Street on the report of a Robbery that had just occurred. A female Ohio State student reported that she was approached by an unknown male that struck her in the face, took her purse and ran north bound on Pearl Street. Reports indicate that no weapon was shown....
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 8/4/18, at approximately 1 a.m., police were notified of an off-campus crime that took place on the 200 block of E. 15th Avenue. Two females not affiliated with the university reported that they were approached in an alley by an unknown male who presented a gun and demanded their purses. The suspect then fled southbound in a small silver/gray car. 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 7/14/18 at approximately 5:25 a.m., an armed robbery occurred off-campus at the corner of E. 14th Ave. and N. Pearl St. The victim, who is an Ohio State affiliate, reported, while walking in the area of E. 14th Ave. and N. Pearl St., he was struck from behind by two unknown males and knocked to the ground. The victim reported that he believed both suspects were armed with handguns. The first suspect, described as a black...
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...
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 2/2/18 at 6:42 p.m., the Columbus Division of Police was dispatched to a residence on Chittenden Avenue, east of N. High Street, on a report of an armed robbery/home invasion. Reports indicate that three suspects forced their way into the residence at gunpoint and stole property from multiple Ohio State students inside at the time. The three suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction. No injuries were...
We are sharing the below media release on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
Incident Summary: The Columbus Division of Police needs the help of the community to locate a vehicle that is possibly involved with a sexual assault investigation. The crime occurred on December 9, 2017 at approximately 1:30 AM, in the area of West Lane Avenue and North High Street. A female student from The Ohio State University entered a vehicle she believed to be associated with a ride share service....
