[Tang-Residents] Fwd: [Cp-bulletin] Rape - Harvard Yard

[Vikramaditya G. Yadav]

*From:*cp-bulletin-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:cp-bulletin-bounces at MIT.EDU] 
*On Behalf Of *Cheryl N Vossmer
*Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 4:53 PM
*To:* cp-bulletin at mit.edu
*Subject:* [Cp-bulletin] Rape - Harvard Yard

Please distribute:

The following bulletin was posted by the Harvard University Police 
Department.

The MIT Police have increased patrols on campus. We are reminding the 
MIT community to be aware of their surroundings, see something say 
something. Please program the MIT Police number of 617-253-1212 into 
your cell phone.

Issued by:

Cheryl Vossmer, Sergeant

MIT Police 617-253-1212

*Rape - Harvard Yard*
Posted on 08/10/2012 1:37 PM

On Friday, August 10, 2012, an unaffiliated female reported to the 
Harvard University Police Department that she was the victim of a rape 
in Harvard Yard at approximately 3:15 AM. The victim was grabbed as she 
entered the Yard through the Johnston Gate and was pulled behind 
Massachusetts Hall and attacked.

The victim described the offender as a very tanned, possible Hispanic 
male, mid-twenties, 5'7" in height, medium build, dark hair, wearing a 
white shirt.

This incident is being actively investigated by the Harvard University 
Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division. Detectives are 
contacting area police departments in an effort to identify the suspect. 
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact 
the Criminal Investigation Division at 617-495-1796.

The Harvard University Police Department has increased both uniformed 
and plainclothes officers in and around the Yard and the surrounding 
campus.

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 Harvard University Police Department 
immediately at 617-495-1212. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged 
to store this number in their cell phone. Failing to notify the police 
immediately can seriously hinder the follow-up investigation.

The Harvard University Police Department wants to remind students, 
faculty, and staff 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 
appropriate precautions. If you are out after dark, try to travel in 
groups, use only well-lit routes or designated pathways, and do not 
allow yourself to be distracted by phone calls or by using ear buds. 
Make use of shuttle buses, and van service. You should also note the 
location of blue light phones. You can learn more about the shuttles and 
van service at 
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/passenger_transport_services/ .

Students, faculty, and staff also may call the Harvard University Police 
Department at 617-495-1212 if they believe they are in danger while 
waiting for transportation due to the hour or circumstance. The Harvard 
University Police Department will assist with transportation whenever 
appropriate.

If you suspect you are being followed, stay away from dimly lit areas 
and head for a store or building that you know to be open. Trust your 
instincts. If you feel uncomfortable about someone near you, head for a 
populated area and call the Harvard University Police Department.

For more detailed information on safety and security please read the 
Harvard University Police Department's "Playing it Safe" booklet, which 
can be found at http://www.hupd.harvard.edu/playing_it_safe.php.

For questions about this advisory, please contact the Harvard University 
Police Department's Public Information Officer, Steven G. Catalano, at 
617-495-9225 or by email at steven_catalano at harvard.edu 
<mailto:steven_catalano at harvard.edu>.

Distributed Friday, August 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM.


*Contact: *Steven Catalano - steven_catalano at harvard.edu 
<mailto:steven_catalano at harvard.edu>




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