SECURITY ALERT

 

Case Western Reserve University Police and Security Services


 

Type of Incidents: Robberies

Location of Incidents: The first incident took place at Ford Road between Hessler Street and Bellflower Road. The second occurred about an hour later at the corner of Ford and Bellflower roads.

Date of Incidents: Monday, September 1, 2008

Time of Incidents: 12:45 a.m. and 1:40 a.m., respectively

Incident Descriptions: At 12:45 a.m. a student walking north on Ford Road between Hessler Street and Bellflower Road was approached by two unknown men, who came toward the student from an indistinct direction. One of the suspects demanded money and searched the student’s pockets, while the other brandished a knife. The suspects took $3 in cash from the student and fled south on foot toward Euclid Avenue.

While police were taking a report from the first student at the student's home, around 1:40 a.m., a second student, at the northwest corner of Ford and Bellflower roads, was approached by two unknown men. One suspect demanded the student’s wallet, while the other brandished a knife. The student gave the men his wallet, and the suspects fled south on foot toward Euclid Avenue.

Suspect Descriptions: The two suspects in the first incident are described as black men between 5’8” and 5’10” tall. One was wearing a blue shirt, while the other had on a white t-shirt. In the second incident, the suspects are described as two black men in their mid-20s. One was dressed in a blue polo shirt, while the other was wearing a white t-shirt.

Additional Information: The two students were not injured. Police believe the incidents are related, and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Security Alert #10 and #11

Initiated: 9/1/08

Information Provided By: Case Western Reserve University Police & Security Services and University Circle Police


 

MORE SECURITY AWARENESS INFORMATION


To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, immediately contact Campus Police Dispatch, 24 hours a day, at 368-3333.  Dispatchers will direct the appropriate university and city responders for the situation.

To subscribe to or to update your cell phone information for the CaseWARN emergency text message alerts, go to http://www.case.edu/warn or https://its-services.case.edu/my-case-notifications.

Case Western Reserve Police and Security officers and University Circle Police patrol the campus continually in patrol vehicles, utility vehicles, bicycles and on foot.

Escorts are provided anywhere on campus and in areas immediately adjacent to campus. Request an escort anytime, 24 hours a day, by calling 368-3333 or by using emergency phones located throughout campus.

Rather than walking alone, protect yourself by using the campus bus service http://greenie.case.edu/  or the escort service. Jog or bike during daylight and only in areas with which you are familiar. Stay within University Circle http://www.universitycircle.org/uc_maps_parking.asp# if you live on campus. Let a responsible person know where you are going, when you will return and how to contact you if you go somewhere alone outside of your normal routine. Trust your “gut” feelings and avoid persons and situations that make you feel uncomfortable.

Protect your belongings by locking your office or room door every time you leave. Don’t leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables unattended, and keep valuables out of site in your car. Don’t allow “tailgaters” to enter secured doors behind you. Report thefts or suspicious activity immediately to Case Police at 368-3333.

For more crime prevention information and services call 368-2908 or go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm

University Counseling Services can be reached at 368-5872, or 844-8892 after business hours. Visit their Web site for information and services at: http://www.cwru.edu/stuaff/ucs/index.html

To access additional university and community resources go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/links.htm