Eastern Michigan University Police Advisory
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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