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To: The Bowling Green State University Community
Incident: Assault
In compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act of 1998, the BGSU Police Department is providing notice of an assault to a female victim that occurred near the Bowen-Thompson
North parking lot.
Reported Offense:
A female victim reported that at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, while walking from MacDonald Hall to a
class in Olscamp Hall, a male told her to stop and then grabbed her from behind and told her he had a gun. The victim did
not see a weapon and was able to break free after a brief struggle and run back to MacDonald Hall. It is unknown in which
direction the suspect fled.
Suspect:
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a dark sweatshirt and dark shoes.
Action:
The BGSU campus police are investigating the incident and are requesting anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the assault
at the time it occurred to contact them at 419-372-2346. In addition, anyone with knowledge of the incident or who may have
seen something suspicious at the time of the assault is also requested to contact the BGSU police.
The Police Department continues to urge students and staff to practice personal safety precautions. When possible, travel
with friends or classmates. Try to travel in well-lit areas when walking. Remember to immediately notify the campus police
of criminal or suspicious activity by calling 419-372-2346 or, in case of an emergency, 9-1-1.
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/health/wellness/page12733.html
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/monitor/pastissues/10-27-97/assault.html
To: The BGSU community
Regarding: Recent thefts of laptop computers
In approximately the past 10 days the Campus Police received at least 7 reported thefts of laptop computers. In one case two
laptops were stolen from one room. In some cases other property was additionally stolen. Anyone with information regarding
these thefts should report it to the BGSU Police immediately. The locations of these thefts include the following:
- Offenhauer East
- Bromfield
- Ashley
- Compton
- Darrow
- The Jerome Library
- The Technology building
If your laptop is stolen you have not only lost the laptop itself, but unless you backed-up your important data you have lost
that as well. Plus, data contained on your hard drive could put you at risk of identity theft. The majority of responsibility
for the prevention of all thefts lies with the property owner. The following list offers some ways for individuals to prevent
the theft of their property, aid police in its recovery and lessen your chance of becoming the victim of identity theft:
- Do not let unknown people into residence halls.
- Lock your door when you leave your residence hall room.
- Do not leave your laptop, or other valuable property, unattended. Not even for one minute!
- If you have security cables for your laptop use them; if you do not have such a cable consider purchasing one.
- Engrave your laptop, or otherwise mark it in a way that cannot be removed to distinguish it as yours.
- Obtain and write down your laptop’s make, model and serial number and store that information in a safe place, apart from the
laptop.
- Encrypt sensitive data on your laptop.
There are other security measures available for laptops, such as biometric scanners, tracing software, password protection
of the BIOS and more. However, even these measures will not completely dissuade theft because if the laptop cannot be sold
by the thief as a whole it can be disassembled and the hardware parts can be sold separately. The very best security against
theft is your diligence in safeguarding your property!
The following sites address theft prevention actions that laptop owners can take:
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1508
http://tech.yahoo.com/gd/thinking-ahead-to-prevent-laptop-theft/153204
To: The BGSU Community
From: Office of Public Safety, Chief James Wiegand
Incident: Assault
A female student has reported being assaulted outside of Offenhauer in the early morning hours on a recent day. The student
stated that after parking her car in Lot 7, she heard another car door close, but paid no attention to it. Upon crossing Merry
Street, near the dumpsters outside of Offenhauer East, she stated that she was attacked by an unknown male, who pulled her
hair and struck her in the face and body several times. The victim reported that she did fight back and was able to break
free from her attacker, whereupon she ran into Offenhauer.
The suspect is described as being a white male, 5'11-6'0 tall and having an average build. The victim stated that her attacker
smelled slightly of alcohol. No further description is available at this time.
The BGSU Police are fully investigating the attack. Anyone with information regarding this crime should report it immediately
to the BGSU Police at 419-372-2346.
Bowling Green State University strongly urges all of our students to practice personal safety precautions. Whenever possible,
do not travel alone after dark. Travel with friends or avail yourself of the 2-RIDE van and Campus Escort Service, which are
available to all students.
To: The BGSU community
From: Office of Public Safety, Chief James Wiegand
Concerning: Sexual Assualt/Rape
Facts of the incident: A female BGSU student reported being sexually assaulted by an unknown male at approximately 4:15 a.m., Sunday morning, Sept.
16. The incident occurred when the victim, while stopped at Wooster and S. College, was confronted by a male who had a gun
in his waistband. The suspect entered her vehicle and forced her to drive to the parking lot of a bookstore located at 105
S. College. The victim was forced into the back seat of her vehicle where she was sexually assaulted. The suspect is believed
to be between 20-25 years old and believed to be approximately 6 feet tall. The victim was unable to provide any additional
description. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.
The assault was reported to and is being investigated by the Bowling Green City Police Department.
Stay safe! Students are reminded when traveling in early morning hours to try to travel with friends, if at all possible and
to remember that the Student Escort Service (372-8360) and the 2-RIDE Van (372-7433) are available.
Always try to be alert to activities around you and when necessary, take appropriate precautions—for example, hurry to a well-lit
area such as a carryout or gas station where others are present.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Bowling Green City Police Department at 419-352-2571.
For more information on sexual assaults, how to help prevent them, reporting information and more visit the following sites:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/health/wellness/page12733.html
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/monitor/pastissues/10-27-97/assault.html
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