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.
On 11/21/2021, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a robbery occurred at the CVS at 1634 Neil Avenue. An unknown male entered the store holding a knife and asked the clerk for money from the register. He then fled on a bicycle traveling north on Neil Avenue and East on 11th Avenue. No injuries were reported. Photos of the suspect from surveillance cameras are shown below. Anyone with information is encouraged to call The Ohio State University Police Division at 614-292-2121.
Crimes are never the fault of a victim. OSUPD encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police.
Additional safety resources are available at: https://dps.osu.edu/resources. Wellness resources are also available. Students in need of assistance are encouraged to use:
- Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS)
- Student Wellness Center
- Buckeye Peer Access Line
- Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) at Ohio State
Students can access a variety of other resources according to interest and need. CCS also provides guidance for ways faculty and staff can support students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program or Your Plan For Health.
The Ohio State University Police Division carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.