Eastern Michigan University Police Advisory
Informational Release to Campus Community – April 17, 2009
The EMU Police Department would like to inform the campus community of two incidents of arson which were reported today.
The first incident occurred on the ground floor of Phelps Hall, on April 15, 2009, between 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. This was a small paper fire on a bulletin board.
The second incident occurred on April 17, 2009, in Phelps Hall, between the hours of 12 a.m. - 9 a.m. A portion of a piece of paper, which was taped on the wall, was burned.
The EMU Police Department investigation into these incidents has lead to information on the first incident being done by a resident of the hall and is being referred to the Washtenaw County Prosecutors office for review for possible criminal charges. Student Judicial Services will be reviewing the matter for possible University sanctions.
Although these incidents only resulted in very minor damage, and they may appear insignificant, they are incidents of arson and are taken very seriously because of their potential danger to the residents and the community. Arson charges can carry a fine and a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate these crimes. Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at (734) 487-1222 or at the anonymous Tip Line at (734) 487-4TIP (734-487-4847).
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Promptly report any incident of arson to the police.
• Report any crime or suspicious activity to EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
• Check the EMU public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community – April 10, 2009
Reported Crime Burglary – Home invasion (Unlocked Room) –Report Number 09-743
The Department of Public Safety received a Burglary complaint today that occurred between 12am – 7am in Buell Hall. The resident reported that the door to the room was left unlocked while he was sleeping. When the victim woke up, he discovered that his wallet was missing.
No one was observed entering or leaving the room by the victim. The victim was unable to provide any description on a suspect(s). The victim was not injured.
The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at (734) 487-1222 or at the anonymous Tip Line at (734) 487-4TIP (734) 487-4847.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Secure residence hall doors and windows.
• Keep all valuables secured in the locked location.
• Report any crime or suspicious activity to EMU Police at (734) 487-1222.
• Check the EMU public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community – April 5, 2009
Reported Crime: Two Armed Robberies (One occurring in the City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus and the other occurring on Main Campus)
Location of the Crimes: 1) 1200 block of LeForge Road and 2) Putnam Meters
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on April 5, a group of five people including two EMU students left a party located in the 1200 block of Leforge Road when they were approached by two males brandishing semi-auto pistols. The group was advised to lie down on the ground and look in the other direction. The suspects went through the pockets of the victims taking cash, cellular phones, identification and jackets. The victims described the suspect(s) as follows:
Suspect #1: African American male, 6’0”, 190lbs, approx 20 years of age, wearing a dark hoodie with red strips and dark pants.
Suspect #2: African American male, 5’10”, 180lbs, approx 20 years of age, wearing a dark jacket and dark pants.
The second incident occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. on April 5 near the Putnam Meters. This incident mirrored the Ypsilanti incident. In this incident a group of four male EMU students were walking home from the same party in the 1200 block of LeForge Road when they were approached in the same manner with the same results. It is believed that the suspects are the same in both incidents. Nobody was injured in either incident.
The EMU and Ypsilanti Police Departments are currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with any information on these crimes is asked to contact the EMU Police Department at 734-487-1222 or the Ypsilanti Police at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community to:
• Keep doors locked at all times.
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 734- 487-3387
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency stations in the classroom buildings.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to the Campus Community - April 4, 2009.
The Ypsilanti Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident, which occurred off campus at approximately 6:30pm in the 400 block of Cross Street on April 3, 2009.
Upon arrival on scene, officers made contact with numerous witnesses that observed a group of subjects involved in an altercation, which led to one suspect producing a gun and firing shots at the victim.
One suspect was arrested and lodged at the WCSD Jail pending arraignment.
Victim was treated at the hospital and later released.
The victim and suspect are not EMU students.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 505 W. Michigan or by phone at 734- 483-9510
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to Campus Community – Feb. 20, 2009
Criminal Sexual Conduct – City of Ypsilanti (Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is currently investigating a possible criminal sexual assault complaint that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. this morning at a fraternity house in the 100 block of N. Normal Street.
The following information was released by the Ypsilanti Police Department about the incident this afternoon:
“YPD was contacted by SJMH early Friday morning on a call of an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a fraternity house near EMU's campus. The 18 – year - old victim reported that she had been drinking at a party at the fraternity and had willingly gone into a room with several subjects. After being in the room for some amount of time, the victim reported that someone turned off the light and she was pushed up against the wall, groped by several subjects, and penetrated by at least one subject. A search warrant was later executed at the fraternity house and 12 male subjects detained and interviewed. All the subjects detained were eventually released and at this time it is believed that none were involved. Detectives do have the name of one subject possibly involved and are following up on leads. The victim was treated at SJMH and later released.”
The victim is an EMU student.
The possible suspects were described only as one Caucasian male and three African-American males. No further descriptions available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 505 W. Michigan Ave, or by phone at (734) 483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts on campus. (734) 487-3387.
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to the Community - February 18, 2009
Suspicious Situation (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti - Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department took a report on Feb. 17, of an incident that occurred that day at about 8:10 p.m. in the 100 block of N. Normal St. Four female EMU students were walking near the street when they were approached by a man who exited a vehicle and walked toward them, making a comment to the effect that he wanted to search them. The four students got in their vehicle and left the area without further incident. The suspect did not suggest or imply that he was a police officer. Police searched the area after recieving the call but were unable to locate the suspect or suspect vehicle.
The suspect was described to police as being a light skinned African American male, 6'2" to 6'4", skinny build, last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a black “doo” rag. The suspect vehicle involved was an older model light blue minivan, unknown make or model.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at (734) 483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. (734) 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning to the Community – February 6, 2009
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus)
The City of Ypsilanti Police Department received a report this morning of an armed robbery which occurred last night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., on February 5, a female EMU student was walking on the bike path along Huron River Dr. near the entrance to Green Lot 1 (NCL #1) when she was approached by four male subjects. The male subjects surrounded her. One subject placed what the victim believes was a gun in her back. The remaining males went through her pockets taking cash, cigarettes and a cell phone. The suspects then fled eastbound towards LeForge Rd. The victim was not injured.
The victim described the suspects as four African American males, wearing black jackets with unknown height or weight.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at (734) 483-9510.
Timely Warning to the Community – On Campus - February 6, 2009
Burglary – Home Invasion (Unlocked Room) – Report Number 09-285
The Department of Public Safety received a burglary complaint today that occurred between 11 p.m. last night and today at 4 a.m. in Phelps Residence Hall. The resident reported that he left his door unsecured and went to sleep. He awoke at 4 a.m. and discovered his laptop, X-Box and IPod missing. No one was observed in the room and the victim was not injured.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Department of Public Safety at 487-1222 or at the anonymous tip line at 734-487-4TIP (734-487-4847)
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community to:
• Keep doors locked at all times.
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 734-487-3387
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the phone number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency assistance stations in the classroom buildings.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community – January
31
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus)
At approximately 3:40 am on Jan 31, one male EMU student and
another 21 year old male were keying into their front door located
in the 300 block of Jarvis when they were approached by a subject
armed with a handgun who demanded all of their possessions. The
suspect pointed the gun at them. The victim’s property
stolen consisted of their cell phones and keys. Neither victim
was injured during the incident. The suspect then got into a
vehicle and was last seen driving east on Jarvis.
The Victims described the suspect as an African American male,
light complexion, 5’11”, medium build, clean shaven,
in his early 20’s. The suspect was last seen wearing a
XXL leather looking coat that had tan accents and clear rhinestones
stitched in patterns on the coat.
The suspect vehicle was a newer model Pontiac 4 door, possibly
a G6, black or dark blue, occupied by 3 other black males. The
weapon was described as a black revolver.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact
the Ypsilanti Police Department at (734) 483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Keep doors locked at all times.
•
Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
•
Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact
SEEUS for nighttime escorts at 734-487-3387.
•
Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
•
Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your
cell phone.
•
If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance
or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency
stations in the classroom buildings.
•
If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police
immediately.
•
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning to the Community (Off Campus) - City of Ypsilanti – January 24, 2009
Reported Crime: Armed Robbery – 800 block of Green Road
At approximately 11:15 p.m., Jan. 24, the Ypsilanti Police Department received a report of an armed robbery. One non-student advised he was approached by 3 males outside the apartment building. One of the males produced a shotgun and demanded the victim’s wallet and cell phone. The victim was struck in the face and suffered minor injuries.
All of the suspects were described by the victim as African American males. The suspect with the shotgun was described by the victim as being approximately 6-feet tall with some facial hair. The victim could not describe the other suspects.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Update Information (Jan. 23 Robbery)-January 27
The Eastern Michigan University Police Department has identified the suspect who used a gun during the armed robbery at Sellers Hall Jan. 23. An arrest warrant charging the suspect with armed robbery and felony firearm violation has been authorized by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office. The EMU Police Department is working closely with other area police agencies to attempt to locate and arrest this person.
The suspect has been identified as Michael Allen Johnson (date of birth 8/11/87). Johnson is not an EMU student and is believed to be somewhere in the Detroit area. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
The other two suspects in the case have not yet been identified.
The EMU Police Department has posted images of Johnson and the other suspects at the following link: http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/robbery_jan09
Please call the EMU Police Department (734.487.1222) if you see Johnson or the other suspects or have additional information about any of them. Information can be left on the EMU Tipline 734.487-4TIP or 734.487.4847.
Timely Warning to the Community – January 23, 2009
Reported Crime: Armed Robbery – Sellers Hall – Report # 09-170
At approximately 2:23 a.m., January 23, 2009, the EMU Police Department received a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. One student and three guests advised they were approached by 3-4 males in a lounge in Sellers Hall. One of the males produced a handgun and demanded the victim’s money, jewelry, and a coat. The suspects told the victims to stay in the lounge and then fled in an unknown direction. None of the victims reported any injuries.
All of the suspects were described by the victims as African American males. The suspect with the handgun was described by the victims as an as being approximately 6 feet tall, with braids, and was possibly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Another suspect was described as being approximately 6 feet tall, possibly wearing a black cap and an orange and blue coat. The victims could not describe the other suspect(s).
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the EMU Police at 734-487-1222 or at the anonymous tip line at 734-487-4TIP (734-487-4847).
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning to the Community – January 5, 2009
Homicide (Off Campus - Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti)
At approximately 12:20 a.m. today, January 5, Ypsilanti Police Department reported that a shooting, which resulted in a homicide, occurred on Green Road (north of campus, off of Leforge Rd.) in the City of Ypsilanti. The 23 year old male victim was not an EMU student. Witnesses described the assailant as an African-American male, approximately 5’4”, in his 20's, short hair, medium complexion, scruffy facial hair, wearing a baseball hat, a tan Carhartt jacket, blue jeans and tan boots. The suspect is believed to be an acquaintance of the victim. Witnesses were unable to determine if the assailant fled on foot or by vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ypsilanti Police at 734-483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to Campus Community – December
11, 2008
Reported Crime: Burglary – Home Invasion (Locked Room) – Report
Number 08- 2169
The Department of Public Safety received a burglary complaint
today that occurred between 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the
Buell Residence Hall. The resident reported that the door to
his room was locked. Victim’s roommate reports hearing
unknown person(s) enter the room while he was in the shower.
Upon returning to his room, the victim discovered that his X
Box was missing.
No one was observed leaving the room. No one was able to provide
any description on a suspect(s). No one was injured.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the
Department of Public Safety at 487-1222.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
Secure residence hall doors and windows.
Keep all valuables secured in a locked location.
Report any crime or suspicious activity to EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to the Campus Community – November 24, 2008
Attempted Murder/Robbery/Drug Transaction - Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti - (Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an Attempted Murder/Robbery/Drug transaction that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Nov. 24 at an apartment complex one block east of campus by Jenness & St. Johns. Ypsilanti Police reported that the victim had a confrontation with three male suspects while trying to buy some drugs. The transaction went bad resulting in the victim being shot in the upper arm. The suspects left the scene in a vehicle, possibly a gray Jeep Cherokee. Victims are not Eastern Michigan University students.
The victim described the three suspects as African American males. Suspect one, 6’2”, 170 pounds, wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans. Suspect two, 6’0” 180 pounds, wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans. Suspect three was 6’3” 170 pounds, wearing a black sweatshirt with a white undershirt.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the community to:
- Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
- Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts at 734-487-3387.
- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose and alternative.
- Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
- If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance or look for a blue light emergency phone or one of the blue emergency stations in the classroom buildings.
- If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to the Community – November 5, 2008
Reported Crime: Unarmed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti-Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti City Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred this evening at approximately 9:15 p.m.
The incident occurred in the 300 block of Jarvis, East of campus. The victim (EMU student) was approached by two males who began to punch the victim repeatedly, then took his cell phone and fled the area. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim suffered minor injuries, but refused medical attention.
The victim described the suspects as two white males, approximately 5’6" to 5’8". One suspect was wearing a gray hoodie and had blond hair, the other was wearing a black hoodie. No further description was given.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community to:
- Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
- Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts at 734-487-3387.
- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose and alternative.
- Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
- If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance or look for a blue light emergency phone or one of the blue emergency stations in the classroom buildings.
- If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
UPDATE INFROMATION - Oct. 29, 2008
The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is pleased to announce that we have arrested the suspect who was involved in the robbery of a student that occurred last Thursday evening outside of Putnam Hall. The suspect is a 17 year old Ypsilanti resident. We arrested him at an off-campus apartment.
The City of Ypsilanti Police Department, with whom we were working in conjunction with on the investigation, also arrested another resident at that location for an off-campus robbery of one of our students that occurred on October 19, on Leforge Road.
Both suspects have been lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail. They will be arraigned on Thursday.
The arrests were the direct result of the use of our video camera system and excellent follow up work that was conducted by our agency and the Ypsilanti Police Department.
Timely Warning to the Community – October 23,
2008
Reported Crime: Armed Robbery – Main Campus – Report Number 08-1794
The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred this evening at approximately 7:50 p.m.
The incident occurred outside Putnam Hall. The victim, an EMU student, was talking with friends when an unknown male subject came up from behind, pushed her and stole her purse. The suspect fled Eastbound toward Ann St. As the suspect was fleeing, witnesses stated they saw a silver handgun in his hand. The victim was not injured.
The victim described the suspect as a black male about 20 years old, 5’4, average build, wearing a white baseball hat, black zipper jacket, and black jeans. The suspect was also described as having short, tight curly hair extending out from his hat.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Department of Public Safety at 734-487-1222.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible.
Contact SEEUS for night time escorts at 734-487-3387.
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes
you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222)
into your cellular telephone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police
Department for assistance or look for a blue light emergency
phone located strategically across the campus.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the
EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release – October 22, 2008
Reported Crime Burglary – Home Invasion (Unlocked Room) – Report Number 08-1774
The Department of Public Safety received a burglary complaint today that occurred between the hours of 3 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Phelps Residence Hall. The resident reported that the door to his room was left unlocked while he was sleeping. When the victim woke up, he discovered that his wallet, cellular phone, and his roommate’s cellular phone were missing.
No one was observed entering or leaving the room by the victim. The victim was unable to provide any description on a suspect(s). The victim was not injured.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Department of Public Safety at 734-487-1222.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Secure residence hall doors and windows.
• Keep all valuables secured in a locked location.
• Report any crime or suspicious activity to EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning to the Community – October
20, 2008
Attempted Unarmed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off
Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an attempted
unarmed robbery that occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. on
October 19, at the intersection of St. Johns and Ann St. Ypsilanti
Police reported that three male suspects approached a male EMU
student walking across the intersection when one suspect punched
the victim in the head and demanded money. The suspects then
fled on foot in an unknown direction. Nothing was reported stolen.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The victim described the three suspects as African American
males. The victim described the suspect that punched him as having
a light skin complexion, light facial hair, 6’ – 6’1”,
175 lbs., wearing a dark coat and black doo rag. The victim was
unable to provide any physical description of the other two suspects.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to
contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible.
Contact SEEUS for night time escorts at 734-487-3387.
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes
you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222)
into your cellular telephone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police
Department for assistance or look for a blue light emergency
phone located strategically across the campus.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the
EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
UPDATE INFORMATION - October 29, 2008
Arrest made by the Ypsilanti Police Department and EMU Police Department on this case. A 17 year old Ypsilanti resident was lodged and charged. He was arrested in an off-campus apartment.
Timely Warning to the Community – October
19, 2008
Unarmed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off
Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an unarmed
robbery that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. tonight on the
bridge located on Leforge Rd. Ypsilanti Police reported that
two male suspects approached a female EMU student walking north
on the bridge and demanded her purse. The suspects took her purse
and a binder. The suspects then fled south on foot toward the
Peninsular Apartment Complex. The purse and binder were the only
items reported as stolen. The victim was uninjured.
The victim described the two suspects as African American males.
The victim described one suspect as wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt
with a tee shirt or bandana pulled up over his face and possibly
wearing khaki pants. The victim described the second suspect
as wearing a larger dark hooded sweatshirt, but was unable to
provide anything further.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to
contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible.
Contact SEEUS for night time escorts at 734-487-3387.
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes
you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222)
into your cellular telephone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police
Department for assistance or look for a blue light emergency
phone located strategically across the campus.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the
EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
UPDATE INFROMATION - Oct. 20, 2008
Ypsilanti police say drugs were motive for robbery. Ypsilanti police say the victim admitted he had a pound of marijuana in his apartment when he was robbed by two gunmen early Wednesday.
Informational Release – Oct. 15, 2008
Home Invasion/Armed Robbery city of Ypsilanti (off campus)
A home invasion/armed robbery occurred in the city of Ypsilanti at approximately 1:30 a.m. Oct. 15 and was reported to the Ypsilanti City Police Department at approximately 2 p.m this afternoon. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Gregory Street.
The resident, an EMU student, reported two subjects broke into his apartment, bound him, rifled through his belongings taking money and other miscellaneous items.
The victim described the subjects as black males, wearing bandanas over their faces and carrying handguns.
No further description/information was given.
The Ypsilanti City Police Department is currently investigating this incident and would ask to be contacted with any information regarding this case at (734) 483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.
• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning to the Community – Oct. 9, 2008
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2008, in the 900 block of Washtenaw Ave. Ypsilanti Police reported that one suspect entered the business, brandished what appeared to be a black revolver and demanded money. The suspect then fled westbound on foot from the business. Cash was reported taken.
Victims in the business described the suspect to be approximately 5’6”, 160 pounds, wearing a dark sweat shirt, dark sweat pants and a black ski mask. Police investigated further and were advised that the suspect removed the ski mask prior to leaving the business. Additional information described the suspect as an African American male, medium complexion, clean shaven with bloodshot eyes.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
• Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for night time escorts at 734-487-3387.
• Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cellular telephone.
• If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police Department for assistance or look for a blue light emergency phone located strategically across the campus.
• If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
UPDATE INFROMATION - Oct. 10, 2008
The Ypsilanti Police report that an arrest was made in this case on Oct. 9, 2008.
Informational Release to Campus Community - Oct. 6, 2008
Unarmed Robbery - City of Ypsilanti (off campus)
The Ypsilanti City Police Department took a report today of an unarmed robbery that occurred today at approximately 2:00 a.m. The report indicates that the suspect approached the victim (an EMU student) behind her house in the 200 block of N. Normal, struggled with her and stole her purse. The suspect fled on foot through back yards.
The suspect is described as being a African American male, 5'8" to 5'10" tall, 160 to 180 pounds, possibly missing a front tooth, last seen wearing a red and gray or red and black jacket and a knit winter hat.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police at 505 W. Michigan Ave., or by phone at (734) 483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the UniversityCommunity to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS fornighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feeluncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to callfor assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to Campus Community – Oct. 5, 2008
Armed Robbery - City of Ypsilanti (off campus)
The Ypsilanti City Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 200 block of W. Michigan Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 4th, at approximately 9:15 p.m. The robbery occurred in an alley where the victim was approached by the suspect who possessed a knife and demanded the victim’s wallet. The suspect fled the area with the wallet. Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect was described to police as being a white male, in his mid 20s, 5’-8” tall, thin build, last seen wearing blue jeans and dirty white shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 505 W. Michigan Ave, or by phone at (734) 483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release to Campus Community – Oct. 4, 2008
Criminal Sexual Conduct – City of Ypsilanti (Off Campus)
Early this morning, the Ypsilanti Police Department took a report
of a sexual assault that occurred Oct. 2, at approximately 9
a.m. behind a building in the 700 block of W. Cross St. The police
report indicates that as a lone female was entering a building,
she was approached by the suspect, who grabbed her, frisked her
and forcibly fondled her.
The victim is an EMU student.
The suspect is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, 160-180
pounds, approximately 35-40 years of age with black hair. He
was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue jean jacket.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to
contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 505 W. Michigan Ave,
or by phone at 734-483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact
SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes
you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light
phone to call for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety
tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Informational Release to the Campus Community - September 21, 2008.
The EMU Police Department would like to inform the campus community of two incidents that occurred off campus in the city of Ypsilanti this weekend.
Armed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus).
The first incident is an armed robbery that occurred in the City of Ypsilanti (off campus) at approximately 12:15 am on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the area of Emmet and Adams St. The victim was walking when an African American male walked up behind her and produced a small knife and demanded her money. The victim gave the suspect $68 in cash. The victim reported that after she gave the suspect her money, he fled westbound on Emmitt St, on foot. No injuries were reported.
The victim described the suspect as being an African American male, 5’10” to 6’ medium build wearing a white t-shirt under a black t-Shirt, dark baggy jeans, fitted blue Tigers baseball cap with a white ”D” on it.
Shots Fired (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus)
At approximately 1:30 am on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the area Villa Drive and Green Road, the Ypsilanti Police Department and the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department reported receiving numerous calls of gun shots fired in the area. Several witnesses were interviewed, with no further information obtained. No injuries were reported.
These incidents are still under investigation. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department, at (734) 483-9510
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and to look assertive
•Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
UPDATE INFORMATION: 9/26/08 - Two Suspects Arrested
The Ypsilanti Police report making 2 arrests in this case. Officers continue to work on this case to identify the other suspects.
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community – September
21,
2008
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti- Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an armed robbery
that occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. on September 21, in
the 1400 block of Leforge. Ypsilanti Police reported that four
to five suspects stopped the four victims while walking down
the street, brandished a handgun and demanded money. Cash, wallets,
and cell phones were taken. No injuries were reported. Three
of the four victims were reported to be EMU students. The suspects
fled southbound on Leforge on foot.
Victims described one suspect as an African American male, dark
skin, 20’s, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, a red bandana
covering his face, and was armed with a black semi-automatic
handgun. The other suspects are described as African American
males, late teens to early 20’s, and under 6 feet tall.
The Ypsilanti Police also advise they have one of the suspects
from the September 17, 2008 robbery in the 800 block of Huron
River Dr. in custody; however, the second suspect is still at
large.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to
contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
•
Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact
SEEUS for nighttime escorts at 734-487-3387.
•
Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
•
Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your
cell phone.
•
If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance
or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency
stations in the classroom buildings.
•
If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police
immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community - September 19, 2008
Reported Crime: Burglary –Home Invasion - Report Number 08-1459
The Department of Public Safety received a burglary complaint today that occurred between 1- 2 p.m. in the Putnam Residence Hall. The resident reported that the door to his room was left unlocked while he was sleeping. When the victim woke up, he discovered that his laptop computer, iPod, digital camera, and a backpack containing text books were missing.
No one was observed entering or leaving the room by the victim. The victim was unable to provide any description on a suspect(s).
The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at 734-487-1222.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
:
- Secure residence hall doors and windows.
- Keep all valuables secured in a locked location.
- Report any crime or suspicious activity to EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
- Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Update: 09/21/08 Suspect in custody
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community –September
18, 2008
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti- Off Campus)
The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. on September 17, at NENE African Hair Braiding located at 809 Huron River Drive in the City of Ypsilanti. Ypsilanti Police reported that two suspects entered the business, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The two suspects fled in an unknown direction from behind the business. Cash and clothing was taken. No injuries were reported. A tracking dog was called in, but was unable to determine direction of travel.
Victims described the first suspect as an African American male, dark skin, 20’s, dark blue hoodie, blue jeans, and armed with a black semi-auto handgun with a laser. The second suspect is described as an African American male, light skin, late teens, tall, thin, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a red bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community to:
- Keep doors locked at all times.
- Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
- Walk in groups with friends and/or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts at 734-487-3387.
- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
- Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.
- If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency stations in the classroom buildings.
- If you see suspicious activity on campus, contact the EMU Police immediately.
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips: http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Update Information - Oct. 6, 2008
The Ypsilanti Police have released the composite image of one of the suspects in this case. The suspect is described as an African American male, in his early 20's, having a medium complexion, short black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light colored t-shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes, riding a bicycle.
EMU Police Department Informational Release to Campus Community –
September 14, 2008
The EMU Police Department would like to inform the campus community of
two incidents that occurred off campus in the city of Ypsilanti this
weekend.
Attempted Unarmed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off
Campus)
An EMU faculty member called the EMU Police Department this afternoon
to report the following incident:
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, the EMU faculty
member was at her vehicle in the area of Adams & Pearl (near the
College of Business). Two male subjects on bicycles approached her and
demanded she give them everything she had, or they would hurt her. The
victim kicked at one of the suspect’s bikes, knocking it and him over.
The victim then got into her vehicle and drove away. The victim
described both suspects as being African American males, in their 20’s
and dressed in light colored t-shirts and either shorts or jeans.
Aggravated Felonious Assault (Occurred in the city of Ypsilanti – Off
Campus)
The Ypsilanti City Police Department is also investigating an
aggravated assault incident which occurred on Sunday, Sept. 14, at
approximately 3:20 a.m. in the area of W. Cross and Perrin, in the city
of Ypsilanti. A verbal argument between two males escalated into a
fist fight. As they were fighting a group of approximately 6-15
subjects joined in and began punching and kicking the victim about the
head and face. Witnesses described the group of suspects as African-
American males, but were unable to provide any further description.
Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to call the
Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510.
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to the Community – September 10, 2008
Unarmed Robbery (Occurred in the City of Ypsilanti – Off Campus) One arrest made on case.
At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Sept. 10, a male EMU student was walking in the area of Washtenaw & Emmet (immediately off campus) when three male suspects grabbed him and forced him to the ground. One assailant held the victim down and punched him while the other two assailants took his wallet and keys.
During the incident another EMU student who witnessed the assault started yelling which scared off the assailants. The EMU student who witnessed the incident followed the suspect who had punched the victim. The student called EMU Police from his cellular phone and was able to follow the assailant giving direction of travel until EMU Police arrived and arrested the suspect. The suspect was turned over to the Ypsilanti Police Department and is now being held at the Washtenaw County Jail. It is expected that he will be formally charged with Unarmed Robbery. The suspect in custody is a current EMU student.
The victim and witness described the two other suspects as both being African American males, 5’10,” slender, 18 – 20 years of age and all dressed in black clothing.
The victim received minor abrasions during the assault and did not seek medical attention.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510.
The EMU Police remind the community to:
- Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.
- Walk with friends or coworkers when possible.
- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
- Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
September 8, 2008
Informational Release to Campus Community.
EMU’s Department of Public Safety was notified today that the Washtenaw
County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that
occurred off campus at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 7, on Villa
Drive, Ypsilanti Twp. This area is approximately one half mile north of
campus, just east of Leforge Rd. An EMU student was walking through an
apartment complex when he was approached by two men, one of whom held a
gun and demanded his wallet and cell phone. After being robbed, he was
assaulted by two different men. The assailants fled the area in an
unknown direction.
All four of the suspects are described by the victim as being black
males in their early 20’s. One was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, wearing glasses, a
red shirt, a red hat, and black jeans. Another suspect was wearing a
puffy coat with a hood (unknown color). A third suspect was wearing a
do-rag. The fourth suspect was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, wearing a white shirt.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact
Detective Sergeant Pat Bell of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department
at (734) 973-4878 or their anonymous tip line (734) 973-7711.
EMU’s Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and to look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Informational Release - Shooting in the City of Ypsilanti
September 7, 2008
The Department of Public Safety received information this morning
regarding a shooting that occurred in the 1400 block of Leforge, City
of
Ypsilanti. The victim reported that the incident occurred when leaving
a
party at approximately 1:30am on September 7, 2008.
A witness reported that they were approached by the suspect who asked
them for a cigarette. When they told the suspect they did not have a
cigarette, the suspect produced a gun and fired it several times
striking the victim once in the shoulder. The victim was transported by
his friends to a hospital for treatment.
The victim and the witnesses were only able to describe the suspect as
a
black male. They were also unable to provide a description of the gun
or
the vehicle the suspect used.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the
Ypsilanti City Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings and to look assertive
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for
nighttime escorts. 487-3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light phone to call
for assistance.
• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Updated 09/04/08 Suspect arrested
Security Notice – City of Ann Arbor – Attempt Abductions
The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating two attempted abductions incidents in which the suspect attacked young women in two separate incidents on August 31.
The incidents occurred in the City of Ann Arbor, south of the University of Michigan campus, near the intersection of Packard and Independence.
In both incidents, the suspect approached lone females and attempted to force them into a minivan. The suspect used force. Both victims were able to escape from the suspect. The first incident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. The second occurred approximately one hour later.
A computer generated composite of the suspect:
The suspect is described as: White male, 5-11 to 6-0, 25-45 years of age, medium build, salt & pepper colored hair, unshaven with a missing/chipped front tooth, hairy chest. He was wearing navy blue shorts or swimming trunks with an orange band in the first incident, and jeans and a hoodie in the second incident.
The suspect’s vehicle was described as Dark colored minivan, dual sliding doors, and possible gray interior, unknown make/model
If you have any information about this incident please contact Det. Fitzpatrick, of the Ann Arbor Police Department, at (734) 994-2869 or the Tip Line at (734) 996-3199.
The EMU Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
* Be aware of your surroundings, look assertive.
* Trust your intuition; if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable choose an alternative
* If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency phone
Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
Timely Warning - August 15, 2008
The Ypsilanti Police are investigating an attempted unarmed robbery
which occurred in the area of Washington St. and Pearl St. in the City
of Ypsilanti at about 9:40 a.m. this morning. This location is
approximately one block east of the College of Business (Owen Building). YPD reports that the suspect is an African American male, about 30
years of age and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a black T-Shirt, blue
jeans and an unknown color ball cap and carrying a duffel bag. YPD
reports the suspect left the area west on foot.
Any one with information related to this incident is asked to contact
the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
Security Notice - July 31, 2008
DPS would like to remind the campus community to secure offices when they are unattended and to secure valuables in locked areas of rooms. On 7-29-08, DPS received a report of a person in the area of Rackham who did not appear to belong in the area Staff later realized a wallet had been taken from an unlocked /unattended room. The person was described to DPS as an African American male, approximately 50-60 years of age, about 5’-10” tall, very thin slender build, with a unshaven look with grey hair in his beard. He was wearing a black ball cap turned backwards, black t-shirt jean shorts and black tennis shoes with white socks.
Anyone with information is asked to call DPS at 734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department Informational Release - July 8, 2008
Attempted Armed Robbery- City of Ypsilanti
An attempted armed robbery, which occurred off campus, was reported to the Ypsilanti Police Department at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, July 6th. The incident occurred in the area of Ann Street and St. Johns Street. The male victim reported to the Ypsilanti Police Department that at approximately 4 a.m. three unknown male subjects approached him and one subject brandished an unknown metallic object. The suspect and the victim scuffled and the victim suffered injuries to his hand. No further information was provided by victim.
The victim described the suspects as unknown race males. No further description is available from the victim. The victim is not affiliated with EMU.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:
- Be aware of your surroundings, look assertive.
- Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable choose an alternative
- If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency phone
- Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to Community - April 17, 2008
Armed Robbery (Occurred in City of Ypsilanti)
This morning at approximately 7:30 am, a student reported being robbed of her backpack and belongings after parking her vehicle a couple blocks west of campus in the area of Whittier and Roosevelt St in the city of Ypsilanti. The victim was not physically hurt in the incident. Although the incident was initially reported to EMU Police, the incident is being investigated by the Ypsilanti Police since it occurred off campus in the city of Ypsilanti.
The suspect was described by the victim as being an African American male, mid 20's in age, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a long sleeve black shirt. The suspect used a knife to threaten the victim. The suspect was last seen running west on Roosevelt St.
Taken from the victim was a black and olive green backpack with the words “MEC” on it which contained a laptop and purse.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510
The EMU Police would remind our community to:
- Be aware of your surroundings and to look assertive
- Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387
- Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
- If you feel threatened in campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.
- Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:
http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm
*Update* March 25, 2008 1:30pm Home Invasion
Report number: 08-0576
During follow up investigation the property was recovered and
returned to the owner. The investigation is still on going. Anyone
with any information on this crime is asked to contact Detective
Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police Department at
734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department Informational Release to the Community – March
25, 2008
Reported Crime: Burglary – Home Invasion
Report number: 08-0576
Information: On March 25, 2008 at approximately 1:59 a.m., the
EMU
Police received a report of a Home Invasion that occurred on
Monday,
March 24, 2008, sometime between 2 and 3 p.m. in Sellers Hall.
At
approximately 1:30 a.m. today the victim noticed a coat was missing
from his closet. The victim said that he did not see anyone enter
his
room or hear the door open or close. The victim said his room
door was
closed, but unlocked at the time of theft.
Suspect Information: The victim was unable to provide any information
on the suspect(s).
The EMU Police Department is currently investigating this crime.
Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to contact
Detective
Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police Department at
734-487-1222.
The EMU Police Department would like to remind the Community
to:
• Keep door s locked at all times.
•
Trust you intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel
uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
•
Program the number for the EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your
cell
phone.
•
If you feel threatened on campus, call the EMU Police for assistance
or look for a blue light emergency or one of the blue emergency
stations in the classroom buildings.
•
If you see suspicious activity or a crime on campus, contact
the EMU
Police immediately at 734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department Informational Release - March 4, 2008
Attempted Unarmed Robbery- City of Ypsilanti
An attempted unarmed robbery, which occurred off campus, was
reported to the Ypsilanti Police Department at approximately
1 a.m. this morning. The incident occurred in the area of Ballard
and Forrest Ave. The male student was walking alone and passed
the suspect who then grabbed him from behind and demanded his
wallet . The suspect and the victim scuffled and the suspect
struck the victim 2-3 times causing minor injuries. The suspect
was unsuccessful in getting the wallet.
The victim described the suspect as an African American male,
late teen to early twenties, 6 ft tall and 180lbs, wearing blue
jeans, long sleeve black shirt and a green vest.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Ypsilanti
Police Department at 734-483-9510
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University
Community to:
• Be aware of your surroundings, look assertive.
• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact
SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487- 3387
• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes
you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.
• If you feel threaten on campus, look for a blue light
emergency phone
• Keep rooms locked at all times
EMU Police Department “Timely Warning” to the Community– February 17, 2008
Reported Crime: Attempted Armed Robbery. Report Number 08-0352.
At 2:32 am on February 17, 2008, an EMU Police officer on foot
patrol
encountered a male student that stated he had been “jumped.” The
student said that this had occurred between approximately 1:45
am and
2:00 am this date (February 17, 2008). The student said he had
been
approached while walking to his residence hall, near Washington
and
Cross in the City of Ypsilanti, by the two suspects that asked
him if
he had any marijuana. The student said he did not and continued
on his
way home. The student stated that he then saw the same two suspects
as
he was walking between Pray Harrold and Quirk on campus. One
of the
suspects approached him again and the student noticed the suspect
was
holding a knife out toward him. The suspect told the student
to give
him everything he had. The student said that he realized that
the
suspect was trying to rob him at that time. The student then
kicked
the knife out of the suspect’s hand and punched the suspect.
The
student then fled the area. The student was not injured and no
property had been taken.
The two suspects are described as follows:
Suspect #1: African American male, 35-40 years of age, 6’1”-6’2”,
210-215 lbs, with a receding hairline. He was last seen wearing
a
black coat with a fur collar and dark pants.
Suspect #2: African American male, 25-30 years of age, 5’10”-5’11”,
thin build. Last seen wearing baggy dark clothes and a black
jacket
with fur around the collar.
The suspects fled in an unknown direction after the failed robbery
attempt. EMU Police searched the area for the suspects and notified
surrounding agencies of the incident. No suspects were located
at the
time.
The EMU Police are currently investigating this case. Anyone
having
any information which may assist in the investigation is asked
to
contact Detective Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police
at
734-487-1222.
The EMU Police remind all students to be aware of their surroundings
at
all times and to report any suspicious behavior immediately.
Timely Warning to the EMU Community, February, 7, 2008
Armed Robbery of Student/Main Campus Parking Structure - Report
number
08- 273
The EMU Police Department received a report this afternoon,
February
7,
2008, of an Armed Robbery of a student which occurred in the
Parking
Structure on Main Campus. The robbery occurred February 6 at
approximately 9:30 a.m. The victim, an EMU student, reported
that the
suspect approached her from behind while she was removing property
from
the back seat of her vehicle. The suspect wrapped his arm around
the
victim’s neck and implied that if she screamed he would
physically
harm
her. The suspect then demanded money and jewelry which was obtained
from the victim. The suspect fled from the scene in an unknown
direction.
The victim could only describe the suspect as an African American
male
wearing shiny red tennis shoes and a black nylon jacket. No other
physical description is available from the victim as she had
her back
to the suspect during the robbery.
If anyone has information which may help the investigation they
are
asked to contact Officer Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the
EMU
Police
at 734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department Informational Release – February
4, 2008
A Simple Assault was reported to the Ypsilanti Police Department
at approximately 6:10p.m. The incident occurred in the 900 block
of West Cross St. (near Dominos pizza) between 1:30p.m. and 1:40p.m.today.
A student was approached by three unknown suspects as she was
walking away from campus. The suspects grabbed the student and
began yelling at her. The student was able to get away from the
suspects. The student was not physically harmed during the altercation.
The suspects are described as three black males, tall, wearing
dark clothing and baggy jeans. The Ypsilanti Police Department
is continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Ypsilanti
Police at 734.483.9510
EMU Police Department Timely Warning to Community - February 4, 2008
An attempted robbery/assault was reported to the Ypsilanti Police Department at approximately 10:45 am this morning. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Gregory St. (just west of Cornell St.). A student was approached by an unknown suspect who tried to take the students bag as the student was walking toward campus. A struggle
ensued and the suspect tried to stab the student with a knife, cutting the students coat. The student was not physically injured. The suspect fled south on foot on Cornell St. The suspect is described as a tall black male, mid 20's in age, wearing a puffy black coat. The Ypsilanti Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510.
January 24th, 2008
Additional Information Regarding: Reported;
Burglary – Home
Invasion.
Report Number 08-0081
Additional information has been gathered in connection with
the report of the burglary that occurred at 3 am on 1/14/2008,
in which a resident living on the first floor of Walton reported
that five subjects entered her unlocked residence while she was
asleep.
Five non-student suspects have been identified by EMU Police.
These five non-student suspects gained entry into Walton Hall
when they were signed into Nightwatch by three separate residents
that live in Walton Hall. The residents did not escort the suspects
while they were in the building. The residents were removed from
the residence hall, and pending any appeals made by the student(s),
the removals may be permanent.
The EMU Police are continuing to investigate this case. Anyone
having any information which may assist in the investigation
is asked to contact Detective Justin Scott at 734.48.0892 or
the EMU Police at 734.487.1222.
EMU Police Department “Informational Release” to
the Community– January 14, 2008
Reported Burglary - Home Invasion. Report Number 08-0081.
At 5:54 pm on January 14, 2008, EMU Police received a report
of a
burglary that occurred at approximately 3:00 am, this date (January
14,
2008). A resident of the first floor of Walton Hall reported
that five
subjects entered the room while the resident was asleep. The
subjects
gained entry into the room through the resident’s unlocked
hallway
door. The subjects entered the room, turned on the lights, and
began
speaking with the complainant. The subjects stayed in the room
talking
with the complainant. The complainant told the subjects to leave
the
room and they initially refused, but then left after approximately
five
minutes. The complainant was not harmed. The only property reported
missing were the room keys (the room locks have been changed).
The subjects are described as five black males. One is described
as a
light skinned black male with hazel eyes last seen wearing baggy
jeans.
The other four black males are described as being medium complexion
and one of them had a navy blue coat. All of the subjects were
described as being in their early 20’s. The subjects were last seen
leaving the floor at the west end of the hallway.
The EMU Police are currently investigating this case. Anyone
having
any information which may assist in the investigation, they are
asked
to contact Detective Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU
Police at
734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department – Informational Release - January
8, 2008
Updated Information on Case Repot 08-0012
|
WANTED: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4th DEGREE
(Touching & fondling)& ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
Name: Unknown
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6’1” to 6’3”
Weight 215-225 lbs.
D.O.B. 22-25 years old
Additional *Medium-dark complexion, Thick build.
He was wearing square frameless glasses, a dark hooded
sweatshirt, dark pants and smelled of
cigarette smoke. |
| Computer-generated composite – Not a photo |
PDF File of wanted poster |
The EMU Police are seeking the identity of
the suspect in this computer-generated image. This is not
a photo. The suspect sexually assaulted a female student
by
touching & fondling and then demanded all her money. This occurred inside
the northeast stairwell of Munson Apartments on EMU Campus at about 12:05am on
January 5, 2008.
Anyone with information should contact EMU Police at 734/487-1222 or Det. Justin
Scott at 734/487-0892 |
EMU Police Department “Timely Warning” to Community – January
5, 2008
Reported Criminal Sexual Conduct 4 (Unwanted Touching) and Attempted
Strong Arm Robbery. Report Number 08-0012.
Between midnight and 12:30am this morning EMU Police received
a report that a female resident entered Munson Apartments at
the Northeast Stairwell followed closely behind by the suspect
described as a black male, six feet tall, approximately 185 pounds,
clean shaven, wearing rimless glasses and wearing a black hoodie.
The suspect grabbed the victim’s groin and breast area
and demanded money. The victim fell to the ground in a fetal
position advising she would start screaming if not left alone.
The suspect fled east from the location.
The EMU Police were contacted a short time later and immediately
responded to the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.
If anyone has information which may assist with this investigation,
they are asked to contact Officer Justin Scott at 734-487-0892
or the EMU Police Headquarters at 734-487-1222.
EMU Police Department – Informational Release - Dec. 4,
2007
Residents of a room in Sellers Hall reported to the EMU Police
that
their room was burglarized between 1:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. this
morning. The room was entered while the residents were sleeping
and two laptop computers were stolen. The residents stated the
room was locked at 1:30 a.m., but when they woke at 8:30 a.m.
the door to the room was unlocked. There were no signs of forced
entry and no one was harmed.
Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact
Det.
Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police at (734) 487-1222 with
information.
Informational Release – Nov. 20, 2007
EMU’s Department of Public Safety received an informational
bulletin
today from the Ypsilanti Police Department concerning a suspect
(see
poster) in an armed robbery and stabbing at the Eagle
Coney
Island at 533 W. Cross St Nov. 1, 2007. The Ypsilanti Police
are
asking anyone with information to contact them at 734-483-9510.
If
you see this person please do not approach, but contact the Ypsilanti
Police Department or call 911 immediately.
EMU Police Department “Timely Warning” to Community – Nov.
15, 2007
In the early morning hours today, an EMU student reported to
EMU police
officers that she was robbed and forcibly touched in a sexual
manner in
a parking lot at River Drive Apartments. Ypsilanti Police were
notified
to handle the complaint since it occurred off campus in their
jurisdiction. The victim described the suspect as being a African
American male, approximately 6’ tall, 150 lbs, wearing
a black coat,
baggy grey sweat pants, and a dark skull cap. Officers from both
agencies were unable to locate the suspect.
The location of this incident is just off campus in the area
of Huron
River Drive and Cornell St. Any student who may have information
related to this case is requested to contact the Ypsilanti Police
Department at 734-483-9510.
Informational Release, November 14, 2007
Reported Man with possible handgun – Report number 07-1895
EMU’s Police Department received a report this afternoon
of a man who may have possibly had a handgun in his pants. The
student reported that the subject was standing along Ann Street
near the AATA bus stop near East Circle Drive. The student described
the subject as a bald African American male, approximately 20
years of age, 6 feet-tall, and dressed in all white baggy sweat
clothes.
The EMU Police were contacted a short time later and immediately
responded to the area, but were unable to locate the subject.
If anyone has information, which may help the investigation,
they are asked to contact Officer Justin Scott at 734-487-0892
or the EMU Police at 734-1222.
Informational Release, Nov. 8, 2007
Breaking and Entering – Report number 07-1841
EMU’s Department of Public Safety received a burglary
complaint from residents of Sellers Hall this morning. The residents
stated that just before 6 a.m. they were awakened by noise in
their room. The room was dark and the residents could not see
what happened until the lights were turned on in the room. It
was then that they realized that a laptop computer had been stolen
from the room which had been unlocked while they were sleeping.
No one was observed in the room and no suspect information is
available.
DPS would like to remind everyone that they should lock their
doors, especially when they are out of the room, asleep or in
the bathroom and report any crime or suspicious activity to the
Department of Public Safety.
If anyone has information, which may help the investigation,
they are asked to contact EMU Police Detective, Justin Scott
at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
Informational Release, November 6, 2007
Breaking and Entering – Report number 1821-07
The Department of Public Safety received a report this afternoon
of a burglary in Walton Residence Hall, which occurred during
the noon time hour. The resident reported leaving the door to
the room unlocked while in the shower. Stolen property consisted
of a checkbook and driver’s license.
No one was observed entering or leaving the room.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind everyone
that they should lock their doors, especially when they are out
of the room, asleep or in the bathroom and report any crime or
suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety.
If anyone has information, which may help the investigation,
they are asked to contact EMU Police Detective, Justin Scott
at 734-487-0892 or the EMU Police at 734-487-1222
Monday November 5th, 2007
EMU Department of Public Safety recently received two reports
of laptop thefts in the Walton/Putnam Residence Halls. In the
first incident, the door was reported left unlocked by the resident
who had left for class. The second report indicated that the
door was locked while the residents were asleep.
No assaults or injuries were reported in either incident.
DPS wants to remind everyone that their resident’s doors
should be locked, especially when they are out of the room, asleep
or in the bathroom and report any crime or suspicious activity
to the EMU Police at 734-487-1222
Anyone who might have information about these burglaries should
contact EMU Detective Justin Scott at 734-487-0892 or the EMU
Police at 734- 487-1222
Informational Release October 12, 2007
Criminal Sexual Assault - Report number 07-1599
On October 11, 2007, a 20-year old resident of Ferndale, Mich.,
who is
not an EMU student, reported that she was on the EMU campus on
Sept. 19,
2007 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The victim reports that at this
time, she voluntarily got in a car parked in the Ann St. Parking
Lot with a
person she had just met. The victim reports that while in the
vehicle,
the person committed criminal sexual conduct with forcible penetration
on the victim. The victim reports that she and the suspect got
out of
the vehicle, when the suspect spoke with a second person, whom
she did
not know, who grabbed her arm and walked her back to the vehicle.
The
victim reports getting back in the vehicle and the second suspect
committed criminal sexual conduct with forcible penetration while
in the
vehicle.
No weapons were used during the assaults and no injuries were
reported
by the victim.
The victim provided a description of the suspects and said the
incident
occurred in an unknown 4-door red car.
Suspects’ description:
African-American male, 19-20 years of age, dark complexion, 6’-0”,
slender/muscular build, no facial hair, straight teeth, short
close hair
cut (like new growth), wearing black shirt and jeans
A second suspect is described as an African-American male, light
complexion, 5’-10” heavier build, hair cut to half-inch
afro, wearing a
light colored T-shirt and jeans.
If anyone has information which may help in the investigation,
they are
asked to contact EMU Police Detective Justin Scott at 734-487-0892,
or
the EMU Police at 734-487-1222.
Authority:
Robert Heighes
Interim Chief
Monday September 10th, 2007
EMU’s Department of Public Safety recently
received reports of two
burglaries on the ground floor of the residence halls, where
room
windows were left open when rooms were unoccupied. Screens were
then cut
from the outside, allowing someone to reach in and steal items
from the
rooms.
DPS advises everyone to make sure their windows are secured
and their
doors locked when they leave their room.
Anyone who might have information about these burglaries should
call DPS
at 487.1222.
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