[Tang-residents] Fwd: [Cp-bulletin] CRIME BULLETIN - Assault and Battery

[Vikramaditya G. Yadav]

  FYI

*From:*cp-bulletin-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:cp-bulletin-bounces at MIT.EDU] 
*On Behalf Of *Cheryl N Vossmer
*Sent:* Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:51 PM
*To:* cp-bulletin at mit.edu
*Subject:* [Cp-bulletin] CRIME BULLETIN - Assault and Battery

*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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