[Cp-bulletin] Crime Alert Bulletin - Three notices

[Cheryl Vossmer]

**PLEASE DISTRIBUTE**

Crime Alert to MIT Community
Issued: May 2, 2007

1) Shooting:
Cambridge Police report a shooting that occurred on
Pearl and Perry Streets on Monday, April 30 at approximately 8:30 p.m.

SUSPECTS:
There are no suspect descriptions at this time.

REPORTED INCIDENT:
The victims were on Pearl Street where they were buying DVDs. One victim 
states he heard gunshots. He and his friend began running. At this time 
he realized he was shot in the lower leg.

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. Utilize 
SafeRide for transportation to Pika and Sidney and Pacific residences.

This incident is being investigated by the Cambridge Police. Please call
them with any information at 617-349-3370.


2)Breaking and Entering
MIT Police receive a report of a breaking and entering at Sigma Phi 
Epsilon, 518 Beacon Street, Boston, MA.

SUSPECT:
There are no suspect descriptions at this time.

REPORTED INCIDENT:
Sometime between midnight Monday, April 30 and 9:50am Tuesday, May 1, 
the rear window was pried open. Two bicycles were reported stolen.



3) Flim-Flam or Larceny by False Pretense

The MIT Police have received reports of a person stating that he needs 
money because his car broke down or his car was towed.

SUSPECT:
The victims describe the suspect as well dressed,light skinned black 
male, approximately 30 to 50 years of age. He identifies himself by the 
name of: "Elliott Davis".

REPORTED INCIDENT:
A suspect has approached Asian males and females and asked for money 
because his car has been towed. In two cases the victims have provided 
the suspect with between $40 and $64 cash. The suspect promises that 
he'll pay them back in two hours. (The telephone number the suspect 
provides the victim is false.)

SUGGESTIONS:
If you are approached by a suspect requesting cash notify the MIT Police 
immediately at 617-253-9755.

Become familiar with the locations of emergency telephones on campus.

Never provide a stranger your name, address or telephone number.

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.

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

Please forward this notice to your colleagues and post it on appropriate 
bulletin boards in your area.


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Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer		617-253-1212
MIT Police			Direct office: 617-253-9755
301 Vassar Street
Building W89
Cambridge, MA 02139