[Cp-bulletin] Recent Local Incidents

[John Driscoll]

CRIME ALERT
ISSUED: March 20, 2008

The Boston University Police Department has alerted their community to the
following incidents on their campus across the river.

On Saturday March 8th, 2008 at approximately 1:45 AM, a Boston University
female student was tackled from behind and injured by an unidentified male
assailant who demanded money from her.  This early morning attack occurred
on the brick pathway near City Convenience, between 275 and 277 Babcock
Street.  The perpetrator did not show a weapon and thankfully was
unsuccessful in obtaining any money before fleeing the area after he
struggled with her.  The victim indicated that he was a heavy built Hispanic
or Asian male, approximately 5' 8" wearing jeans and dark clothing.  

Two additional robberies were reported to the Boston Police Department on
the same day. Another Boston University female student reported that she was
attacked from behind and robbed at knifepoint at 1197 Commonwealth Avenue.
Shortly afterwards another female who was not a Boston University student,
was attacked and injured as she was robbed at knifepoint at 1114
Commonwealth Avenue.  Both women described their attacker as a Hispanic
male, approximately 5' 10" and wearing jeans and dark clothing.  Both of
these attacks occurred in the early morning hours.

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.