UC Safety Alert: Sept. 10, 2019

Sept. 10, 2019

Dear UC Community,

Please be advised that the UC Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at approximately 9:30 p.m. in Calhoun Garage.

The victim, a UC student, was in a stairwell when three suspects approached him and punched him. The suspects took some of the victim’s belongings and fled away from campus. No weapons were used or implied.

If you have information about this incident, call UCPD at 513-556-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

Important Safety Reminders:

• If you see something, say something.  It’s on all of us to keep campus safe. Visit https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/wellness/topic-areas/by-stander.html for more information on Bystander Intervention training. 
• If you observe suspicious activity, or are a victim of a crime, call 911. 
• Trust your instincts.  If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.
• NightRide is a free evening shuttle, call513-556-RIDE.
• Download the Bearcat Guardian app for additional resources.  The app is available for free on the App Store or Google Play.  Search “Rave Guardian.”

In a non-emergency situation you can reach UCPD at 513-556-1111 or Cincinnati Police at 513-765-1212.  For more information about UC’s safety resources, including the Bearcat Guardian app, visit www.uc.edu/publicsafety.

Sincerely,
James L. Whalen
Director of Public Safety