SECURITY ALERT
Case Western Reserve University
Police and Security Services
Type
of Incident:
Aggravated Robbery
Location
of Incident:
1700 Block of East 115 Street, south of Bellflower Road
Date
of Incident:
September 21, 2008
Time
of Incident:
11:29 p.m.
Incident
Description: A
student walking north on East 115 Street noticed an unknown man about 15 yards
ahead of him hide behind a tree near an apartment building. As the student
walked by the tree, the suspect rushed out, pointed a silver revolver at the
student and demanded money. The student gave the man $70, and the suspect fled
north on East 115 Street.
Suspect
Description:
The suspect is described as a black male, around 22 to 23 years old and about
5’9’’ with a thin build. He was wearing a brown, hooded sweatshirt with the
hood up and baggy pants.
Additional
Information:
The student was not injured. A potential suspect has been apprehended but not
charged in the incident. The investigation continues.
Security
Alert
#13
Initiated: 9/22/08
Information
Provided By:
Case Western Reserve University Police and Security Services
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 visit: 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