[Cp-bulletin] Crime Alert - Armed Robbery Bulletin

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice  Armed Robbery
Issued: December 21, 2011

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INCIDENT

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at approximately 11:35 p.m., a student reported to the MIT Police Department that he was robbed, as he walked in the area of 240 Albany Street, on the Ashdown side of the street .

SUMMARY

The victim, who is an MIT student, was walking in an easterly direction, when he noticed a shadow quickly approaching him.  The victim turned around and asked the suspect if he could help him, when the assailant said "give me your wallet". The victim observed a small knife in the assailants left hand. The victim handed him $40 cash and the assailant quickly fled the area.

SUSPECTS:

The victim describes the suspect as follows: 1) male, unknown race; approximately 5'10" tall; thin to medium build, wearing a dark hat, black ski mask and dark shirt both with skeleton patterns on them. The assailant fled down the alleyway by the shelter then down the railroad tracks.

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 Blue Light emergency telephones 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 or 100 in an EMERGENCY
*If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation,
contact the MIT Police, at W89, 301 Vassar Street,  617-253-1212; 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 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 2011
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2011.pdf for further Streetwise suggestions.

Please visit Email Lists at MIT<http://ist.mit.edu/services/email/maillists> to get emailed MIT Police Bulletins (Web Moira). Certificates<http://ist.mit.edu/services/certificates> required.

MIT Police have increased patrols in the area.
Issued by:
Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer
MIT Police
617-253-1212

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