EMU Police Advisory

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.