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September 10, 2008

SECURITY NOTICE

(Off-Campus Robbery of Eastman Student
on Grove Street)


An Eastman School female undergraduate student was about to enter her apartment building on Grove Street early this afternoon when a lone male suspect approached from the rear and robbed her. The suspect displayed a box knife-type cutting device. He broke the strap on her shoulder bag as he pulled it from her. No words were spoken. The suspect immediately fled west towards Chestnut Street.

The student proceeded to a friend's residence in the building. They called an Eastman resident advisor, who then notified Security and 9-1-1. Several Rochester police officers responded, as did University security staff. The police conducted a thorough check of the surrounding neighborhood, at one point using a K-9 tracking dog. The suspect was not located. However, the student's bag and most of its contents were found between Franklin Street and Chestnut by police.

Recovered at the robbery scene was an aqua-colored men's style mountain bike with white lettering. It is believed the suspect may have been riding the bike just before accosting the student based on information gathered.

A daytime incident like this is very unusual. As you go about your daily activities we encourage everyone in the community to continue exercising good safety practices. Please take a moment to review these safety tips. Please feel free to call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220 with any questions.

As a precaution, University Security staffing at Eastman has been increased until further notice.

SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER

  • HEADS UP - - STAY AWARE of your surroundings. Display a sense of confidence while walking. Keeping alert is your best defense.
  • BUDDY UP - - WALK or TRAVEL WITH SOMEONE whenever possible. There is strength in numbers.
  • PLAN AHEAD - - REHEARSE IN YOUR MIND what you might do if confronted with a threatening situation. Do not limit yourself to one action - think about your next steps.
  • GIVE IT UP - - DON'T FIGHT BACK if your property is forcibly taken - turn it over rather than risk personal injury.
  • STAY CALM - - THINK CAREFULLY about a suspect's description, actions and words - so the information can be relayed quickly to responding officers.
  • WHEN YOU ARE SAFE - - CALL UR SECURITY from the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone or by dialing x13 if on campus. By cell phone, dial 585-275-3333. AT&T or Verizon callers may dial #413, a free call to University Security. From off campus locations call the police by dialing 9-1-1. (Every minute counts!)

May 2, 2008

SECURITY NOTICE

(ESM Area Assault - Gibbs St.
Near East Main St.)


A male undergraduate student of the Eastman School of Music was the victim of an assault that occurred on Gibbs Street near the corner of East Main Street at about 11:05 P.M. on Thursday evening May 1, 2008. The student was walking from the Eastman School to the Student Living Center. As he passed by the YMCA, a lone male suspect approached from behind, punched the student several times, then fled, running west on Main Street. The suspect did not speak. The student fell to the ground, dropping some items he was carrying. The student immediately ran to the Student Living Center and alerted the on duty front desk worker. The desk worker notified Security, who also notified the Rochester Police. The student suffered a cut and swelling to his lip.

The Rochester Police conducted a thorough check of the surrounding area. The suspect was not located. An ambulance was summoned and responding medical staff treated the student for his injury. The student declined further medical attention.

University Security has added an additional officer to patrol the Eastman campus during the late evening hours, through the end of the academic school year.

As you go about your daily activities we encourage everyone in the community to continue exercising good safety practices. Maintain awareness of your surroundings. Limit use of personal audio players or cell phones that may distract one's attention. Travel with a friend when possible. Remember, too: Personal safety escorts are available at any time. Please feel free to call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220 with any questions.


April 23, 2008

Community Update



(AlertUR - First Test Of
New Emergency Notification System)


By now you have probably seen the posters advertising the first test of the university's new emergency alert system (AlertUR) on Thursday evening, April 24, 2008, at 6:30 pm. In addition, information about this new program and notices about the upcoming test with undergraduates have been published in the Weekly Buzz, reported in The Campus Times, and mailed to the families of undergraduates.

If an emergency situation were in progress, you would go to the University's emergency Web site at www.rochester.edu/emergency for the latest information.

This test will not disrupt scheduled University activities or staffing.

If you have not yet done so, please visit the AlertUR web site, now, at https://alert.rochester.edu/

Add your personal notification options. The test message will go automatically to your university provided email account. You have the choice of additional message options including phone numbers(s), text messages, and personal email accounts - by logging in with your NetID and Password on the AlertUR web page.

The distribution of the test message tomorrow evening will be based on updated records as of 8:00 pm Wednesday evening.

As of 4:30 pm this afternoon, 1,411 registrants have included additional notification options to their AlertUR files.


February 8, 2008

EASTMAN COMMUNITY NOTICE

(Recent Off-Campus Robberies)


A male graduate student reported he was the victim of an off-campus attempted robbery on Friday evening, February 1, 2008, at about 8:45 P.M. The student and a relative were walking on Broadway near East Avenue. They were approached by a lone male suspect who indicated he had a handgun, but none was displayed. The student wrestled the suspect to the ground and passersby assisted in holding him until the arrival of the Rochester Police. Rochester resident Daniel Ramos, aged 20, was taken into custody and charged with attempted robbery. The student and his companion were not injured. There was no weapon found on the suspect.

An off-campus strong arm robbery in the same area involving another Eastman graduate student occurred on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2008, at about 10:30 P.M. The male student was walking on Broadway near East Avenue when he was approached by three male suspects. One suspect said he had a handgun, although none was displayed. They demanded money and property. The student surrendered his wallet and cell phone. The suspects took money from the wallet and gave the wallet back. The suspects fled on foot. The student was not injured. He notified the Rochester Police. The police conducted a thorough check of the surrounding areas, which included the use of a tracking dog. The suspects were not located.

University Security is working closely with the Rochester Police Department on these cases. Security has added an additional roving vehicle patrol at the Eastman Campus during the evening hours to monitor the perimeter of the campus and the streets that criss-cross through it. As you go about your daily activities, you are encouraged to exercise good safety practices. Please feel free to call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220 with any questions.


January 30, 2008

SECURITY NOTICE

(Attempted Strong-arm Robbery - Exterior of Hoyt Hall)


A female undergraduate student was the victim of an attempted (strong-arm) robbery on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at about 7:00 pm near the lower level of the stairs between Hoyt and Dewey Halls that lead to the Eastman Quadrangle. The student was approached from behind by a lone suspect who grabbed her arm and demanded money. As the student was reaching into her pocket, someone else walked by the general area and the suspect let her go. It is believed the suspect entered Hoyt Hall through a nearby door that connects on the tunnel level. The student returned to her room then called Security at 7:16 pm. No weapon was threatened or displayed. The student was not injured. The student elected not to file a police report at the time of incident.

The victim did not get a look at the suspect. Responding security officers reported that many students were in the tunnel area near Hoyt when they arrived on scene. If anyone observed an individual appearing to be fleeing the area or taking other furtive action, we request that you contact Security at x53333 and provide your information.

As you go about your daily activities we encourage everyone in the community to continue exercising good safety practices. Please feel free to call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220 with any questions.

REMEMBER - WHEN YOU ARE SAFE - - CALL UR SECURITY from the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone or by dialing x13 if on campus. By cell phone, dial 585-275-3333. AT&T or Verizon callers may dial #413, a free call to University Security in the Rochester area. From off campus locations call the police by dialing 9-1-1. (Every minute counts!)


January 15, 2008

SECURITY NOTICE

(Attempted Strong-arm Robbery
East Main & Chestnut Streets)


A female graduate student of the Eastman School reported today that she was the victim of an attempted robbery (strong-arm) on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at about 5:00 P.M. in the parking lot at the corner of East Main Street and Chestnut Street. The student was approached by a teenage male suspect who asked for money and the use of her cell phone. A second teenage male suspect then approached and asked for money in an aggressive manner. The student told them she had no money. The teenage suspects walked away. Three young adult suspects immediately approached the student. They demanded she go with them to an alley off Chestnut Street and give them her valuables. The student declined, telling them no. One suspect said they had to leave. The three young adult suspects walked away. No weapon was threatened or displayed by any suspect. The student was not injured. The student filed a police report after returning to her off-campus residence.

As you go about your daily activities we encourage everyone in the community to continue exercising good safety practices. Please take a moment to review these safety tips. Please feel free to call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220 with any questions.

Remember these tips:

  • HEADS UP - - STAY AWARE of your surroundings. Display a sense of confidence while walking. Keeping alert is your best defense.
  • BUDDY UP - - WALK or TRAVEL WITH SOMEONE whenever possible. There is strength in numbers.
  • PLAN AHEAD - - REHEARSE IN YOUR MIND what you might do if confronted with a threatening situation. Do not limit yourself to one action - think about your next steps.
  • GIVE IT UP - - DON'T FIGHT BACK if your property is forcibly taken - turn it over rather than risk personal injury.
  • STAY CALM - - THINK CAREFULLY about a suspect's description, actions and words - so the information can be relayed quickly to responding officers.
  • WHEN YOU ARE SAFE - - CALL UR SECURITY from the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone or by dialing x13 if on campus. By cell phone, dial 585-275-3333. AT&T or Verizon callers may dial #413, a free call to University Security. From off campus locations call the police by dialing 9-1-1. (Every minute counts!)

    January 10, 2008

    SECURITY NOTICE

    (Strong-arm Robbery and Assault
    in the Intercampus Drive Lot)


    A male graduate student was the victim of a strong-arm robbery in the Intercampus Drive Lot shortly after 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2008. The student was approached by a group of five (5) teens. Two male and one female suspects came closer and demanded money. The student gave them cash, then his wallet. One male suspect then punched the student in the face and knocked him to the ground, causing a contusion. All the suspects fled, running south towards Elmwood Avenue. No weapons were displayed or threatened.

    The student entered his car and drove a short distance to Trustee Road, then notified 9-1-1 from his cell phone. A Security supervisor (who monitored the dispatch of police) and University officers responded immediately. An ambulance was summoned as a precaution. Security and the Rochester Police conducted thorough checks of the surrounding areas, which included the use of a tracking dog. The suspects were not located. The student was treated by ambulance staff at the scene, then drove himself to Strong Hospital for follow up care.

    CCTV images are being reviewed to determine if the suspects appear in images recorded earlier in the day and into the evening. If you believe you have information, please call University Security at x5-3333 or the Rochester Police at 9-1-1.

    As you go about your daily activities we encourage you to continue to exercise good safety practices. Personal safety escorts at the University are available at any time. Dial x5-3333 from any campus phone or pick up the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone. By cell phone, dial 585-275-3333. AT&T or Verizon callers may dial #413, a free call to University Security in the Rochester area. If you have any questions, you may call the University's Crime Prevention Office at x5-2220.