[Cp-bulletin] Crime Alert Bulletin - Attempted Robbery

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

Crime Alert Bulletin

INCIDENT:
Attempted armed robbery in the Kendall T station. This incident occurred 
on Friday, August 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m.
http://transitpolice.us/

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The victim describes the suspect as follows: black male, young, 
approximately 5'9", wearing a blue t-shirt, and armed with a knife.

SUMMARY:
The victim, who is not affiliated with MIT, was entering the the Red 
Line T station when approached from behind by the young suspect who 
demanded the victims laptop and cash. The victim fled but became stuck 
in the fare gate, when the suspect cut the victim on the arm.

The Cambridge Police arrested the juvenile suspect in this case for a 
separate robbery committed on August 30.
http://www.cambridgema.gov/cpd/

SUGGESTIONS:

Be aware of your surroundings.
Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number 
(617-253-1212).
Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO 
NOT hesitate to call us.
Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus.
Utilize them in case of an emergency.
Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you’re in danger.

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

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

*If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation,
contact the MIT Police, at W89, 301 Vassar Street; or anonymously at
617-258-8477 (8-TIPS),
or Cambridge Police at *617-349-3300*

* Do not change any of the alert verbiage without the permission of the
MIT Police Department.* *

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Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer 617-253-1212
MIT Police
301 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139