[Cp-bulletin] Community Crime Alert Bulletin

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

*Crime Alert to the MIT Community*

Issued: September 18, 2008

*INCIDENT: *

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the MIT 
Police assisted the Transit Police in the apprehension of a suspect for 
an unarmed robbery _at the Kendall T Station_. The suspect had just 
stolen a purse from a woman who is affiliated with MIT. The victim 
started yelling "that man just stole my purse".  A witness dialed 911, 
providing a description to the Transit Police who notified local Police 
Departments. This led to the apprehension and arrest of the suspect.

*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 during the day and at night. 
Take 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. Safety Starts With You!

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.

**INCIDENT**:

In an unrelated incident, the MIT Police received a report of a sexual 
assault of a female that may have occurred at a Boston living group on 
September 10^th or 11^th . This is being investigated by MIT Police, and 
anyone with information is asked to call 617-258-6616, or leave an 
anonymous crime tip at 617-258-8488.

A Form for Anonymous Reports of Sexual Assault to the MIT Police

Department can be found at:
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/anon_assault.pdf


*SUGGESTIONS:*

Remain aware of your surroundings at all times.  Exercise caution when 
drinking.

Use the buddy system while socializing - when you go out with friends; 
agree to keep an eye on one another and to go home together.  There is 
safety and power in numbers. Stay together.

To protect yourself, do not leave drinks unattended and be wary of 
accepting drinks from people you do not know well. To be even more 
careful, make sure that you open and pour your own drink, and don't 
share drinks with others.

You should carry a fully charged cell phone and program the number of 
the MIT Police, 617-253-1212, to your address list. Also, know your 
location, in case you
should need police assistance, you need to know your location. It is 
wise to have the telephone number of two cab companies also stored in 
your phone in case you find your self alone and need transportation.

Remember - the legal drinking age in Massachusetts is 21 years of age.
See http://web.mit.edu/policies/9.3.html for more information.

Please see the Safety, Security and Crime Prevention booklet for more
crime prevention tips.
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/safety_handbook_07.pdf


*See Something. Say Something.*



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Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer
MIT Police                     617-253-1212
Crime Prevention and Community Policing Unit
crimbite at mit.edu
301 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139