[Cp-bulletin] CRIME ALERT - Street Robbery

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice
Issued: October 27, 2010

INCIDENT

On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at approximately 10:05 p.m., a male reported to the Cambridge Police Department that he was robbed by two unknown males, as he walked along Main Street.

SUMMARY

The victim, who is an MIT staff member/instructor, was walking in the area of 700 Main St., (Main and Portland St. area)  when two males robbed him. One suspect approached the victim from the front demanding his property, while the other was standing behind the victim. Taken was the victims phone, wallet, and back pack which contained a hard drive and other belongings.

SUSPECTS:

The description of the suspects by the victims are as follows: 1) male, black, heavy set; wearing a blue shirt that was unbuttoned and white undershirt, baggy jeans and a ball cap; 2) male, black, thin, no clothing description. No weapons were shown.

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.

Persons should avoid talking on cell phones, listening to music, or
not paying attention while walking. Trust your instincts. Walk with a "don't mess with me attitude"".
If you are approached by someone displaying a weapon and demanding your property, it is
recommended that you comply with the request and not resist.

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* MIT Police will be working with the Cambridge Police on these incidents.

If at any time you observe any type of suspicious activity or have been
the victim of a violent crime, regardless of the location of the
incident, please notify the MIT Police Department
immediately at 617-253-1212.

The MIT Police wants to remind the MIT community that we are located in an urban setting and share
many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. Community
members should 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
SafeRide.

Please review the MIT Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2010
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2010.pdf
for further Streetwise suggestions.

MIT Police have increased patrols in the area.

Issued by: Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer

MIT Police

617-253-1212


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