[Cp-bulletin] ARMED ROBBERY BULLETIN

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

*Housemasters, tutors, and RA's please distribute the attached crime 
alert immediately to students residing in all campus living 
groups/residence halls. * Do not change any of the alert verbiage 
without the permission of the MIT Police Department.* *

Crime Alert to the MIT Community

Issued: Friday, November 21, 2008

*INCIDENT: *

On Thursday, November 20, 2008, at approximately 9:50 p.m., a female 
student was the victim of an armed robbery on Pacific Street. This 
incident occurred in the vicinity of Ashdown and Sidney and Pacific 
dormitories.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The victim describes the suspects as follows: two males, black, 19 - 20 
years of age, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. Both suspects were 
wearing hoodies, one was a dark color and the other was grey. The 
suspect with the grey hoodie motioned as if carrying a gun.

SUMMARY:
The victim was walking alone when approached by the two suspects. One 
stayed at her back and the other faced her, and demanded her money. The 
victim handed over her wallet which contained $10.00 cash, and 
credit/debit cards.

According to the Cambridge Police, a similar armed robbery occurred 20 
minutes prior on Pleasant Street approaching Kelly Road. The suspects 
have the same description as described above. This location in proximity 
to Pacific Street, is shown on the attached map.


*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. Be extra vigiliant 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.

See Something Say Something - call the MIT
Police at 617-253-1212
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