SECURITY ALERT
Case
Western Reserve University Police and Security Services
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This incident occurred off campus and did not involve anyone from the
university community, but because of the proximity to campus, Case Police &
Security Services would like the campus to be informed.
Type
of Incident: Felonious Assault
Location
of Incident: Intersection of Euclid Avenue and Ford
Road
Date
of Incident: Friday, August 8, 2008
Time
of Incident: 1:47 a.m.
Incident
Description: While on patrol, a Case Western Reserve
police officer was advised by a pedestrian that a man had just pulled a shotgun
out of a black bag and pointed it at her. After a brief pursuit, the man, who
was still in the area, was detained at the intersection of Hessler
Street and Ford Road. A black duffel bag containing a shotgun was located
nearby, and Case Western Reserve and University Circle police officers arrested
two additional men in relation to this incident.
Additional
Information: No one was injured during this incident.
If any other people have experienced a similar incident, they are asked to
contact Case Western Reserve police at 368-3333 as soon as possible.
Security Alert #8
Initiated: 8/8/08
Information Provided By: Case Western Reserve University Police &
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 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