[Cp-bulletin] MIT Police Crime Alert Bulletin

[Cheryl Vossmer]

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*CRIME ALERT to MIT Community*
Issued: November 14, 2006


MIT Police received a report of an indecent exposure on the Harvard 
(Massachusetts Ave.)Bridge which occurred on Monday, November 13, 2006 
at approximately 11:30 p.m.

SUSPECT:
The suspect is described by the victim as follows: male, black, riding a 
black bicycle. He appeared to be approximately 25 years of age, 5'9", 
square face, thin build, short hair, medium dark complexion, clean 
shaven, and wearing a dark rain jacket, pants, and sneakers.

REPORTED INCIDENT:
The victim was walking across the Harvard (Mass. Ave.) Bridge, towards 
MIT, when she was approached from behind as the suspect rode his bike 
past her and said "hi". The suspect stopped the bike ahead of her and as 
she passed him, he began to ride his bike along side of her and engage 
her in conversation. During the conversation the victim noticed that the 
suspect was exposing himself. 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 incidents, 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)or the 
Massachusetts State Police at 617-727-6780.