Dear Ohio State Community Member:
You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.
The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has identified a crime trend in a residence hall defined as burglary by Clery Act guidelines. OSUPD is actively investigating several thefts of cash and credit cards from unlocked, unattended residence hall rooms in Morrill Tower.
The crimes occurred between Wednesday, August 15, and Thursday, August 30. Thefts are reported to have occurred during varied times, including early morning and evening hours.
OSUPD continues to investigate and anyone with information related to these crimes is encouraged to call University Police at 614-292-2121.
Do not leave valuables unattended and remember to lock your residence hall doors. For those living off-campus, always remember to lock your doors and windows. Do not let unknown persons into residence halls and report suspicious behavior or missing property to police (safety tips).
Victims are never at fault when crimes occur. We remind you to increase your overall safety by being cautious and looking out for one another; being aware of your surroundings and looking assertive; walking with a trusted friend or co-worker, when possible; if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative. Utilize transportation services, when possible, and take advantage of our additional safety resources, such as the Student Safety Service Safe Ride program: https://dps.osu.edu/safe-ride