[Cp-bulletin] CRIME BULLETIN - Assault and Battery

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

MIT Police
Crime Alert Notice

Aggravated Assault and Battery
Issued: February 28, 2012

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INCIDENT
On Monday, February 27  at approximately 8:39 p.m., a report was made to the Cambridge Police Department about an a person who was assaulted soon after he exited the Safe Ride Shuttle.



SUMMARY

The victim, who is an MIT student, exited Safe Ride at 324 Massachusetts Ave. and was walking towards Blanche Street when he was approached by an unknown assailant who punched him in the face for no apparent reason. The victim had a laceration under his eye and was transported to a local hospital.



SUSPECTS:
The witness describes the suspect as follows: male, black, approximately 20 to 25 years old, light skinned, medium build, some facial hair and wearing a big puffy black hooded coat. The witness

states the assailant continued walking up Massachusetts Ave. towards Albany St.




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.

MIT Police will increase patrols in the area.





Issued by:

Cheryl Vossmer, Sergeant

MIT Police 617-253-1212

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