[Cp-bulletin] Crime Alert Bulletin

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

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MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice
Issued: August 28, 2011

INCIDENT:

On Sunday, August 28,  a female student reported to the MIT Police, that on Thursday, August 25, 2011,
at approximately 11:00 p.m., while walking along Amherst Alley,  an unknown male engaged
her in conversation, NO assault took place.

SUMMARY:

The female victim was walking along Amherst Alley, in the vicinity of MacGregor House, when she was approached
by a male who claimed to be an MIT Graduate Student in Electrical Engineering, and asked where MIT graduate dorms are located.
He further inquired if she had a boyfriend, or a long term relationship. The male then asked if
they could go back to the victims room to discuss research. As they were in the victims room, the male stated she had small feet,
and he asked her to remove her shoes. The victim felt this was a strange request and asked the male leave the room.
The male left the room, but sat in the lounge area for time.

SUSPECT:

The victim describes the suspect as follows: Male, white, European accent, 25 - 29 years of age, balding, 5'5" medium build.

SUGGESTIONS:

Be aware of your surroundings.
Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number
(617-253-1212).
Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO
NOT hesitate to call us.
Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus.
Utilize them in case of an emergency.
Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger.

Persons should avoid talking on cell phones, listening to music, or not
paying attention while walking. Trust your instincts. Walk with a "don't
mess with me attitude"".

See Something Say Something - call the MIT
Police at 617-253-1212   IMMEDIATELY

*If you have any information that might be helpful in this
investigation, contact the MIT Police, at 617-253-1212. We are located at W89, 301 Vassar Street; or
anonymously at 617-258-8477 (8-TIPS).

If at any time you observe any type of suspicious activity or have been
the victim of a crime, regardless of the location of the
incident, please notify the MIT Police Department
immediately at 617-253-1212.

The MIT Police wants to remind the MIT community that we are located in
an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that
exist in any city. Community members should be vigilant while walking
throughout campus and surrounding areas both during the day and at night
and to take the appropriate precautions, such as walking with others and
utilizing SafeRide.

Please review the MIT Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2010
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2010.pdf
for further Streetwise suggestions.

Issued by:
Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer
MIT Police 617-253-1212
Bldg. W89
301 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139