[Cp-bulletin] CRIME ALERT BULLETIN

[Cheryl Vossmer]

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Crime Alert to MIT Community
Issued: September 6, 2006


MIT Police received a report of an armed robbery which occurred in 
Boston on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at approximately 1:15 a.m. in the 
area of the Charlesgate East overpass.

SUSPECT:
The suspect is described by the victim as follows: male, black, 
approximately 5'9", medium build who placed a unknown style of handgun 
against his cheek.

REPORTED INCIDENT:
The victim was walking in the area of Charlesgate East (Beacon Street, 
Bay State Road area of Boston) when he was approached from behind and 
the suspect demanded his money. State Police are investigating this 
incident.

SUGGESTIONS:
All members of the MIT community are asked to be alert and take 
precautions. To minimize the opportunity for such attacks, the MIT 
Police Department reminds community members to 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 the Safe Ride whenever possible. Remain alert to your 
immediate surroundings while talking on a cell phone or listening to 
music. Anyone on campus should call the MIT Police Department at 
617-253-1212, utilize a blue light emergency telephone, or dial 100 from 
an Institute telephone if they feel they are in danger at any time.

Please forward this notice to your colleagues and post it on appropriate 
bulletin boards in your area. If you have any information that might be 
helpful in this investigation, contact the MIT Police at 617-253-1212; 
W89, 301 Vassar Street; or anonymously at 617-258-TIPS (8-8477).