WSU: Police Department - Community Notification

The Wright State University Police Department received information yesterday that a burglary occurred on Sunday, May 11, at 1239 Springwood Ln., Fairborn Ohio 45324.

'The reporting party advised that money and electronics were taken. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
No charges have been filed at this time.

BE ALERT AND AWARE!

Always secure the windows and doors of your apartment.
If you observe suspicious activity or vehicles contact the WSUPD at 911 and be prepared to describe what you saw.

A suspect description may include height, weight, age, clothing description and race. Vehicle descriptions may include the make, model, color and license plate information.

Know the location of the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone.

Call the WSU Police Communications Center Operator at
(937) 775-2111.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY!

Please contact the Wright State University Police Department
(937) 775-2111 whenever you observe suspicious activity.

Assault/Robbery - Loop Rd and University Drive

An individual who is not a WSU student reported being assaulted and robbed as he exited the wooded area near Loop Road and University Drive at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The subject reports two men assaulted him and took his wallet, coat and miscellaneous property. The reporting person described the two men as follows:

Suspect #1 - black male, about 30-35 years of age, approximately 6’tall, weighing 180 pounds
Suspect #2 - black male, about 30-35 years of age, approximately 5’10” tall, weighing about 150 pounds

The subjects were thought to be driving a white, early 1990’s, Chevrolet Cavalier type vehicle.

Details of this incident are “sketchy” and we need your assistance to thoroughly investigate the case.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Safety Tips:

Vehicle Vandalized - Parking Lot #4

Parking Lot #4 - Vehicle Vandalized – February 20, 2008
The Wright State University Police Department received a report that between 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 8:03 a.m., a dark blue, Saturn Ion sustained heavy damage while parked in Lot #4. No injuries were reported.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY!

This incident is under investigation and the WSU Police Dept. would appreciate any information you can share about the incident. If you have any information that will assist the Wright State University Police Department in the investigation, please contact:
(937) 775-2111.

BE ALERT AND BE AWARE!
►If you observe suspicious activity or vehicles contact the WSUPD at 911 and be prepared to describe what you saw.
►A suspect description may include height, weight, age clothing description and race. Vehicle descriptions may include the make, model, color and license plate information.
►Know the location of the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone.
►Call the WSU Police Department Communications Center at (937) 775-2111.

Suspicious Activity - Possible Handgun

On Monday, January 7, 2007, Campus police report that suspicious activity was observed by a student patrol officer at 6:12 a.m. this morning. Two white males in dark trench coats were observed, one of whom appeared to be carrying a handgun. They did not threaten the student patrol officer who called police immediately. Campus police responded and did a thorough check of campus tunnels and buildings. Extra campus police assisted with the search and investigation. The two individuals were not located by police.

The individuals were reported to be

1. a white male, taller than the second, short blonde hair and
     possibly right-handed
2. the second white male had dark hair and facial hair and was the
     shorter of the two.
3. both were wearing dark trench coats and appeared to be between
     18-25 years old.

If you see anyone matching this description please contact campus police immediately by calling 911 or 775-2111.

Ohio law prohibits firearms on university campuses. Additionally, Wright State policy prohibits firearms on our campus. Police continue to patrol campus and appreciate your help in this matter.

Additional updates will be posted on the University’s home page.

Burglary - 2100 Zink Road

On Wednesday, December 26, 2007, it was reported to the Wright State University Police Department that a burglary occurred at 2120 Zink Road, Apartment 3C. The occupants of the apartment were not at home when the burglary occurred and no injuries were reported. The victim stated that sometime between Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at approximately 8:00 am and Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 10:30 pm., unknown persons entered the apartment and removed personal property.

This case is currently under investigation. Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937) 775-2111.

Safety Tips:

•Program your mobile phone with the Wright State University Police number which is (937) 775-2111.

•Sign up for Emergency Text Messaging:
Go to Wings Express and enter your UID, PIN and login.
Click on Personal Information
Click on OptIn Text Message
Enter your information and click submit

•If you observe criminal activity or suspicious behavior, call the Wright State University Police immediately at 775-2111 or 911. Be prepared to describe your observations, including: a description of the suspect(s), what happened, where it happened and who was involved.

•Do not prop doors open or invite strangers into your residence hall or room.

•Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave your apartment or residence hall or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors and windows.

•Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or piece of plywood in the track and install vertical bolts. These will help prevent burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track.

•Leave lights on when you go out. Create the illusion that you are home by using timers on lights, radios and TV's. Making your residence appear occupied, even when no one is home, will deter criminals.

•Always be aware of your environment. Know what parking lot you use and what buildings are nearby. Take a minute to notice where the nearest emergency phones are located.

•Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine telling people that you are away from home. A message that you will return at a certain time leaves your home vulnerable in the interim.

•If you are a victim of criminal activity, or require emergency medical assistance call the WSUPD: 911 or 775-2111 from your cell phone immediately.

National Empty Holster Protest Week

This week, Monday, October 22, 2007 through Friday, October 26, 2007, representatives of a student organization that calls itself “Students for Concealed Carry on Campus” have said they plan to attend classes wearing empty holsters in protest of state laws and campus policies that prohibit concealed carry of firearms by students on college and university campuses. They have named their demonstration “National Empty Holster Protest Week.”

Although you should never disregard a person you think might be carrying a gun or other weapon, if you do see a student with an empty holster on campus this week, please keep in mind that it is “National Empty Holster Protest Week.”

If you observe suspicious behavior or see someone you suspect of carrying a weapon, leave the area and call 911, or (937) 775-2111 from your cell phone, immediately.

Ohio Law and Wright Way Policies and Procedures 4008 prohibits concealed carry of firearms at Wright State University, with the exception of police officers.

Safety Tips:

Always be aware of your environment. Take a minute to notice where the nearest emergency phones are located.

Program your mobile phone with the Wright State University Police number: (937) 775-2111.

If you are a victim of criminal activity, or require emergency medical assistance, call (937) 775-2111 from you cell phone, or call 911 from any campus phone.

If you observe criminal activity or suspicious behavior—call the police immediately. Be prepared to describe your observations to include: where, what, when and who was involved

Suspicious Behavior - October 16, 2007 at approximately 3:15 p.m. hours

On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at approximately 3:54 p.m., a Hawthorn Hall resident reported that a black male, about 5'9" tall, thin build, with a tattoo under his right eye, wearing a green polo shirt with Wright State University on the left chest and black jeans, knocked on the door of the resident’s Hawthorn Hall room between 3:15pm and 3:30p.m. today. The male told the resident to leave the room because there was a man with a gun in Oak Hall. The resident did not leave the room, but did determine, through information from the university Police Department, that there was no threat in Hawthorn or Oak Hall at that time. The resident was not injured.

We find the aforementioned incident to be highly suspicious and we encourage anyone who is approached in a like manner to also be suspicious, close and lock your door, and immediately contact the WSU Police Department. We recently reported an aggravated robbery that occurred in Oak Hall that also involved an individual who was not recognized by the victim. The manner in which you may be approached may differ, so we encourage you to be alert and aware of the people in your vicinity and your surroundings.

Safety Tips:

Do not prop doors open or invite strangers into your residence hall or room.

Always be aware of your environment. Know what parking lot you use and what buildings are nearby. Take a minute to notice where the nearest emergency phones are located.

Program your mobile phone with the Wright State University Police number which is (937) 775-2111.

If you observe criminal activity or suspicious behavior, call the police immediately. Be prepared to describe your observations, including: a description of the suspect(s), what happened, where it happened and who was involved.

If you are a victim of criminal activity, or require emergency medical assistance call 911 or 775-2111 from your cell phone immediately.

Aggravated Robbery - October 15, 2007 at 1201 hours

A resident student and her boyfriend report inviting an “acquaintance” into her room at Oak Hall. The “acquaintance” was on the phone with another individual who arrived at the room a few minutes later and was admitted by the students. The two guests began to argue between themselves and were asked to leave by the resident. The second subject picked up an iPod, laptop, and other property placing it in a black gym bag. The student protested and was threatened by what appeared to be a handgun concealed within a pocket of a hooded shirt. The resident student attempted to prevent the escape and was pushed by one of the subjects. The “acquaintance” is reported to have followed the second subject down the hall and left the area. This incident is reported to have occurred on Monday, October 15, 2007 at about noon.

Suspect description:
African American male, height 5”5 to 5”9”, dressed in a black “hoodie” with dark jeans, and sunglasses.

It possible there are two or more subjects working together to gain access to the campus community and engage in criminal activity. There have been other reports of property being stolen by two men who appear to work together. The theft offenses occurred when one subject created a distraction and another removed the property.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Safety Tips:

* Do not prop doors open or invite strangers into your residence hall or room.

* Always be aware of your environment. Know what parking lot you use and what buildings are nearby. Take a minute to notice where the nearest emergency phones are located.

* Program your mobile phone with the Wright State University Police number which is (937)775-2111.

* If you observe criminal activity or suspicious behavior—call the police immediately. Be prepared to describe your observations to include: where, what, when and who was involved.

* If you fall victim to criminal activity, or require emergency medical assistance – notify the police immediately!

Update - Thefts from Motor Vehicles

On Tuesday, September 18, 2007, the Wright State University Police Department sent a Community Notification to you regarding the theft of personal property from vehicles at the WSU main campus.

While the University Police Department has increased its patrol efforts to reduce the incidents of theft from vehicles, today our staff observed many vehicles with windows partially open due to the weather conditions.

Campus oriented community policing requires the crime prevention efforts of students, staff and faculty. To this end, please secure your vehicle windows to reduce and prevent the theft of a vehicle or the theft from a vehicle.

Your immediate attention to these incidents is appreciated. If you have any information about these incidents that will assist the Wright State University Police Department in the investigation, please contact (937) 775-2111.

Thefts from Motor Vehicles

On Friday, September 14, 2007, it was reported that several vehicles were broken into and personal property was removed. The incidents occurred primarily in Parking Lots #4 (across from the Student Union) and #13 near the Creative Arts Building. These incidents are currently under investigation by the Wright State University Police Dept.

Text Message Alert System

At Wright State, the safety and security of our community is one of our highest priorities. We have added text messaging to our existing emergency alert system that is used to communicate with the entire community in case of an emergency. Text messaging adds a new dimension to the speed by which emergency messages can be delivered to you. In addition to unforeseen emergency situations, the service will alert you to school closings due to weather.

This new text message feature is presently in a preliminary phase, and is not a guarantee of service.

Please be advised that your service provider may apply a standard text message fee when you receive an emergency alert.

Safety Tips!

Never leave personal property in plain view inside your vehicle! Secure it inside of the truck or take it with you.
Always be aware of your environment. Take a minute to note the location of the nearest emergency phone.
Program your cell phone with the Wright State University Police Department telephone number (937) 775-2111.
If you observe criminal activity or suspicious behavior - call the WSU Police immediately. Be prepared to describe your observations to include: where, what, when and who was involved.
If you are a victim of criminal activity, or require emergency medical assistance – notify the police immediately by calling (937) 775-2111 or 911 from any campus telephone!

Community Notification Bulletin

Burglary — Laurel Hall