[Cp-bulletin] MIT Bulletin - Assault

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice
Issued: November 21, 2011

INCIDENT:

On Sunday, November 20, 2011, two female students reported, that on Saturday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 16, at approximately 2:00 a.m. an unknown male engaged them in them conversation. In one incident the suspect grab the victims arm, which she was able to break free from.

SUMMARY:

The first victim was walking along Massachusetts Ave, in the vicinity of State Street, when she was approached by a male who claimed to be "Ethiopian", and continued to try and engage her in conversation. When she continued to walk away from him he grabbed her arm.  In the second incident, in the area of the MIT Museum, she reports that a "black male" followed her to the doorway of her residence. When she told him to leave he did.

SUSPECT:

The victims describes the suspect as follows: Male, black, possibly Ethiopian, 20 to 30 years of age,  5'8", skinny build, and wearing dark clothing.

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".

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

*If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, contact the MIT Police, at 617-253-1212. We are located at W89, 301 Vassar Street; or anonymously at 617-258-8477 (8-TIPS).

If at any time you observe any type of suspicious activity or have been the victim of a 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 2011  http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2011.pdf
for further Streetwise suggestions.

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