SECURITY ALERT

Case Western Reserve University Police and Security Services 

This incident occurred off campus, but because of the proximity to the university, Case Police & Security Services would like the campus to be informed.

Type of Incident: Robbery

Location of Incident: Euclid Avenue and East 117th Street

Date of Incident: September 20, 2008

Time of Incident: 2:00 a.m.

Incident Description: A man was walking eastbound on Euclid Avenue near East 117th Street when he was approached from behind by an unknown suspect. The suspect asked the man for his wallet, but the man did not comply. The suspect, using his closed fist, hit the man in the face. The man then handed over his wallet, passport and keys and walked away westbound on Euclid Avenue. The suspect took the man's property and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Suspect Description: The suspect is described as a black male, 25 to 30 years old and about 6’1’’ tall with a medium build. He was wearing a dark, hooded jacket, with the hood up, and dark colored pants.

Additional Information: The man was not injured, and no weapon was mentioned or seen. An incident report was provided to Case Western Reserve University on September 22, 2008.

Security Alert #14

Initiated: 9/22/08

Information Provided By: University Circle Police Department

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