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Incident: Laptop Thefts
October 29, 2009
Over the past three weeks seven laptop computers have been stolen from residence halls on campus. The most recent theft occurred Wednesday, Oct. 28. The computer was taken from an unlocked room in Kreischer/Batchelder. The majority of the other thefts were also from unlocked rooms in residence halls.
Suspect from Yesterday’s Theft:
Black male, 6 feet tall, muscular build, short hair, wearing a red and white plaid long, sleeve shirt and baggy denim jeans. He was carrying a red drawstring backpack with unknown red lettering.
Two additional suspects have been caught on tape by surveillance cameras.
They can be seen at: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/page73449.html
The BGSU Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying the individuals.
Anyone with information regarding the thefts or identity of the individuals pictured is asked to contact the BGSU Police at
419-372-2346 or the investigation section at 419-372-8002.
The Wood County Crime Stopper program offers a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and/or conviction of individuals who have committed a crime in Wood County. The Crime Stopper program has agreed to offer a reward for information leading to an arrest in our laptop thefts.
Prevention Tips: Keep doors shut and locked at night and anytime you are away from your room. Keep valuables out of sight when not in use. Know who belongs on your floor and report suspicious activity immediately to the police.
Incident: Alleged Sexual Assault Unfounded
October 21, 2009
The BGSU Police Department has announced that a sexual assault that allegedly occurred on Sept. 17 in McDonald Hall and was
reported on
Sept.19 did not happen. The investigation uncovered evidence that was contrary to the alleged victim's account, and she has
since admitted that an assault did not occur.
BGSU reports these incidents to help the University community remain vigilant and take safety measures to prevent crime, and in compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
Incident: Sexual Assault
October 5, 2009
The BGSU Police Department reports that a female victim was sexually assaulted in Bromfield Hall in the early hours of Saturday, October 3, 2009, by a suspect known to the victim. Sexual Assault refers to a range of crimes from unwanted or offensive sexual touching to battery, attempted rape and rape.
Suspect: A suspect has been arrested, charged with rape and is currently in the Wood County Jail.
Action: BGSU detectives continue to investigate the assault.
BGSU reports these incidents to help the University community remain vigilant and take safety measures to prevent crime, and in compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
BGSU Police remind the University community that:
- Sexual Assault is non-consensual sexual activity. No means No!
- For any sexual activity to be consensual, it must be clearly communicated.
- Sexual Assault includes sexual activity with a person whose judgment is substantially impaired by drugs or alcohol. Only those who are sober can give consent.
For additional information regarding services available to sexual assault victims, please go to the Policies and Procedures for Addressing Sexual Offenses link below.
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/safety/page23124.html
Incident: Assault
September 22, 2009
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 sexual assault to a female victim that occurred in the McDonald Residence Hall on the night of Sept. 17 and was reported to campus police on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Reported Offense:
A female victim reported that she was assaulted while in her room in McDonald Hall. She advised police that she was unable to recall details but had bruises on her arms and other abrasions when she woke up. The victim was unable to describe her assailant.
Suspect:
Unknown at this time
Action:
The BGSU campus detectives are investigating the incident at this time.
The police department continues to urge students and staff to practice personal safety precautions. Keep doors to residence hall rooms locked at all times, especially when sleeping or absent from the room. Do not drink anything that has been left sitting or is given to you by an unknown person. Remember to immediately notify the campus police of criminal or suspicious activity at 419-372-2346 or, in case of an emergency, 911.
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/health/wellness/page12733.html
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/monitor/pastissues/10-27-97/assault.html
Incident: Laptop Thefts from Residence Halls
April 7, 2009
Since March 17, 2009, seven laptop computers have been stolen from the residence halls. Two have been taken from Ashley and Kohl halls, and one each from Offenhauer, Founders and Darrow. As with the thefts from last semester, doors were left unlocked in a majority of the incidents.
Anyone with information regarding any of these thefts is asked to contact the University Police Department at 419-372-2346.
Because the thefts are often crimes of opportunity, the BGSU Police Department strongly encourages students to lock their doors at night while sleeping and anytime the room is unoccupied. In addition, when they are not in use keep the laptop and other valuables out of sight.
Incident: Sexual Assault
April 7, 2009
A female resident student of MacDonald Hall reported that she was sexually assaulted by a known subject in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 5, 2009. The assault occurred in her room after she had fallen asleep.
Criminal charges against the suspect are pending.
Individuals are reminded to be wary of individuals who may be friends of others but not well known to them. Do not allow someone to stay with you when you are unsure of their trustworthiness.
Remember to always report suspicious activity to the BGSU Police Department at 419-372-2346.