[Cp-bulletin] CRIME ALERT BULLETIN _ ASSAULT

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE

MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice
Issued: February 21, 2011

INCIDENT

Two women reported to the MIT Police, that on Monday, February 21, 2011,
at approximately 3:05 a.m., and at approximately 3:30 a.m.
an unknown male engaged them in conversations, and one woman was assaulted.

SUMMARY

The victims, who are MIT students, were in the area of Beacon St. and
Massachusetts Ave., in Boston. The first victim reported while walking towards Mass. Ave.
a male attempted to engage her in a conversation and when she told him to leave her alone
the suspect grabbed the hood of her jacket attempting to pull her closer, then grabbed
at her stomach area attempting to pull her closer. She was able to run away and jumped into a taxi. 
The second victim was sitting with two male friends on Beacon St., when the suspect approached and
asked the female to come with him. The males told the suspect to leave the area.
The victims observed the suspect described below in the Vassar Street area at approximately 4:30 a.m.

SUSPECTS:

The victims described the suspect as follows: male, black, approximately
20-23 years of age; approximately 6' tall; light-medium complexion; clean shaven; large eyes;
thin build; thin face; short hair; wearing a red baseball hat; dark clothing;
black loose fitting wind breaker style jacket, and carrying a backpack.

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), MIT Police will be working with the Boston Police on this incident.

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.


Issued by:
Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer
MIT Police                       617-253-1212
Bldg. W89
301 Vassar St. 
Cambridge, MA 02139