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 11/14/2026, at approximately 5 p.m., an Ohio State student met up with two individuals outside the Ohio Union loop (south of the building) for a Facebook Marketplace exchange. The student entered the suspect’s vehicle where the suspects attempted to rob him. During the incident, the student was pistol whipped by the second suspect, the passenger, before rolling out of the backseat of the fleeing car. The student suffered a laceration to his head and was transported to the hospital. Both suspects fled the scene, driving away from campus.
Police have located the vehicle and detained the driver, but are searching for the second suspect. An image of the second suspect standing near the vehicle is shown below.
The Ohio State University Police Division is actively investigating and anyone with information is encouraged to call 614-292-2121.
Crimes are never the fault of the victim. OSUPD 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
OSUPD 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.