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Case Western Reserve University Protective Services

Type of Incident: Aggravated Robbery
Location of Incident: RTA 120th St. Station (off Campus)
Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Time of Incident: 3:35 p.m.

Incident Description: A Cleveland Institute of Art student was robbed at gunpoint as he was getting of the train at the RTA station.

Description of Suspect(s): 1 black juvenile male, no facial hair, gold front teeth, wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. Another juvenile black male was possibly in the company of the suspect.

Additional Information: University Circle Police Department officers detained the two suspects and recovered the victim's property. The suspects will be charged and were turned over to the RTA Police. A weapon was recovered and the victim did not sustain any injuries.

Security Alert # 6

Initiated: Thursday, July 06, 2006
Information provided by: University Circle Police Department

  • To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, please immediately contact the Protective Services Dispatch Center, 24 hours a day, at 368-3333. Dispatchers will direct the appropriate University and City responders for the situation.
  • Protective Services and University Circle Police patrol the campus continually in patrol vehicles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and on foot.
  • Escorts are provided anywhere on campus and locations immediately adjacent to campus. Request an escort 24 hours a day by calling 368-3333 or by using an emergency phone, located throughout the campus.
  • Protect yourself by using the campus bus service http://greenie.case.edu/ or the escort service rather than walking alone. Jog or bike during daylight only in areas you are familiar with and stay within University Circle http://www.universitycircle.org/uc_maps_parking.asp# if you live on campus. Let a responsible person know where you are going, when you will return and how to contact you if you go somewhere alone outside of your normal routine. Trust your "gut" feelings and avoid persons and situations that make you feel uncomfortable.
  • Protect your belongings by locking your office/room door every time you leave, don't leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables unattended. Keep valuables out of site in your car. Don't allow "tailgaters" to enter secured doors behind you. Report thefts or suspicious activity immediately to Protective Services.
  • For more Crime Prevention information and services call 368-6811 or go to: http://www.case.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm
  • University Counseling can be reached at 368-5872 or 844-8892 after business hours. Visit their web site for information and services at: http://www.case.edu/stuaff/ucs/index.html
  • For more University and Community resource information go to: http://www.case.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/links.htm