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Timely Warning: Menacing

Thursday, May 1, 2008

On 04/30/2008 the UTPD arrested former University of Toledo Medical Center employee Jason Conley for threatening statements directed at the institution. Conley is not allowed on any University of Toledo property. Click here for information related to this case.

Please remember: see it, hear it, report it!

• To report a suspicious person or a crime in progress on campus, dial x-2600.

• If anyone has information on any crimes committed at UT, they can report their tips anonymously online at police.utoledo.edu.

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Assault

Friday, April 25, 2008

Toledo Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred off campus Friday morning. According to police reports, around 5:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, a male UT student was walking through a parking lot at Campus Village apartments when he was attacked by a group of four black males. The suspects, two of whom were wearing New York Yankees hats, struck the victim from behind, and proceeded to beat him, knocking him to the ground. The victim was able to escape and ran across Secor Road towards Main Campus. The suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle. The victim was treated and released from the University of Toledo Medical Center.

UT police and city police are working to increase patrols in the neighborhoods around campus. This is in addition to the UTPD-TPD Team Policing unit that is already assigned to the areas around main campus. UT police would like to encourage all members of the campus community to review the following tips that can help lessen your chances of being a victim of crime:

• Walking to and from class, or other destinations: Do not walk alone. Use the buddy system. Stay in well lit areas as much as possible. Look aware and be aware of your surroundings; having headphones on or chatting on a cell phone may give the appearance you are less aware. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Robbers look for people who appear to have lots of cash. Keep cash in small amounts in different pockets.

• In your apartment or home: Keep your doors and windows locked and do not open them to
  strangers. Watch for anyone who may have followed you home. Keep your front entrance well lit and visible from inside your house.

• When traveling in your car: Keep your doors locked, windows rolled up, and your car in gear. If your car is approached while you are stopped, try to safely drive away. Be aware whether you are being followed. If you are being followed, drive to a well lit public area and ask for help.

Most importantly, be a responsible member of the community. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on this or any other crime, please report it to the police:

Toledo Police Crime Stoppers (for tips about this assault): 419-255-1111
University of Toledo Police: 419-530-2600

Remember: See it, hear it, report it! If you have any information on the incident please contact UTPD at 419.530.2600 or report anonymously online at police.utoledo.edu.

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Assault

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Toledo Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred off campus early Saturday morning. According to police reports, around 1 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, two male UT students were walking in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood when they were approached by a group of six to eight white males.

The suspects, all of whom were described as six feet tall with medium builds, started yelling at the two victims, raised their arms in the air, and took an aggressive stance as if they were about to fight. The group then beat the victims. One of the suspects was wearing a Celtics jersey while several others were wearing dark shirts and one was wearing a white shirt. All of the suspects were wearing dark jeans. One suspect had light colored hair and corn rows.

UT police and city police are working to increase patrols in the neighborhood. This is in addition to
the UTPD-TPD Team Policing unit that is already assigned to this neighborhood and several others
around main campus. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on this or any other
crime, please report it to the police:

Toledo Police Crime Stoppers (for tips about this assault): 419-255-1111
University of Toledo Police: 419-530-2600

Remember: See it, hear it, report it! If you have any information on the incident please contact UTPD at 419.530.2600 or report anonymously online at police.utoledo.edu.

Emergency Preparedness Video

Friday, March 28, 2008

The University has prepared a video -- "Keeping UT Safe" -- to inform the UT family of current and new initiatives to enhance UT's readiness  and response in the event of an emergency. All members of the UT community are encouraged to take a moment to view the video by clicking on the image to the right. Members of the UT family are also encouraged to sign up for UT ALERT, if they have not already done so.  Click here to sign up for UT ALERT.

Potential Scholarship Telemarketing Fraud Scheme Alert

The U.S. Department of Education is cautioning students nation-wide about an ongoing fraud scheme in which college students are offered scholarships or grants ... for a fee. The crooks usually ask for personal information, including bank account or credit card numbers, in order to charge the "lucky" student a $249 "processing" fee. For more information, and for tips on how to avoid being a victim of fraud and identity theft, be sure to visit the web page of the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Education.

Older Timely Warnings

Aug. 20, 2007 -- Off-Campus Robberies

Sept. 7, 2007 -- Intruder in Nash Hall, Off-Campus Robbery

Sept. 10, 2007 -- UPDATE – NASH HALL SUSPECT ARRESTED

Oct. 10, 2007 -- Sexual Assaults and Off-Campus Robbery

Oct. 18, 2007 -- Sexual Assault

Oct. 25, 2007 -- UPDATE - CARLSON LIBRARY SUSPECT ARRESTED

Dec. 3, 2007 -- Attempted Robbery / Assault

Dec. 13, 2007 -- Off-Campus Sexual Assault

Feb. 11, 2008 -- Robbery