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CRIME ALERTS - IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
Posted: February 15, 2007
SAFETY ALERT
SEX OFFENSE: FORCIBLE FONDLING
Notre Dame Security Police are investigating a reported “forcible fondling” complaint filed by a female student on 2/13/2007. Between 8:30-8:50PM the victim was approached in the C1 parking lot by the suspect she first noticed a short while before when he was parked in a red vehicle which had its emergency flashers on. The suspect began conversing with the victim, saying his ungloved hands were cold. The suspect then used both hands to fondle the victim’s breasts outside her clothing. The suspect is described as a male, of South Asian or Indian descent, approximately 5’8” tall, 175 pounds and in his 20’s. The suspect claimed his name is “Harish” from Bangladesh, who is about to open a gas station in the area. The suspect vehicle is possibly a Mitsubishi, Mirage bearing an Illinois plate.
The attached composite is a 70% likeness
Please report any information regarding this case to Notre Dame Security/Police - (574-631-5555) or Saint Mary's Security - 574-284-5000
Reminder: Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and always report suspicious activity to Saint Mary’s College Security @ 284-5000.
CAMPUS WATCH - IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
Posted: September 14, 2006
SAFETY NOTICE
A Saint Mary's College student has just informed the College that on August 26, 2006, she and another student were held up at gunpoint near a club off Western Avenue in South Bend, IN. Both students remained calm and returned to campus safely. The South Bend Police Department responded and is investigating the incident.
Your safety and security are important to us at all times. Please familiarize yourself with the safety tips listed below. Your continued cooperation is appreciated.
Please contact the Saint Mary's College Security Department about any unusual or suspicious activity on campus by calling 284-500. (5000 from any campus phone)
Posted: March 27, 2006
CRIME ALERT
A Saint Mary's student has just informed us that she was sexually assaulted on the campus of the University of Notre Dame late Friday/early Saturday. The student did go to the hospital for appropriate medical attention. All campus services have been offered to her for her support and we will continue to provide assistance to her throughout her healing process.
Posted: February 18, 2006
CRIME ALERT
Early Saturday morning, February 18, 2006, a Saint Mary's College student reported to the Security Department that she had been sexually assaulted at an off campus apartment. The student was transported to the hospital for appropriate medical attention. Sex Offense Services was immediately contacted to provide support for the student while at the hospital. She has returned to the campus at this time. All campus services have been offered to her for her support and we will continue to provide assistance to her throughout her healing process.
CRIME ALERT
On Sunday morning, November 20, 2005, a Saint Mary's College student reported to the Security Department that she had been sexually assaulted off campus while attending a party. The victim was offered counseling and any other service she requested. Counseling and other services are standard procedure and we will be with the victim through every step of the process. The case has been turned over to the Saint Joseph County Police Department.
Also, please report all suspicious behavior to the Saint Mary's Security Department at 5000 on all campus phones, 284-5000 on phones off campus. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 from any phone.
David B. Chapman
Director of Security
Posted: November 2, 2005
CRIME ALERT
Alleged Sexual Assault: A Saint Mary’s College student has just shared information with the College that she was the victim of an alleged sexual assault that occurred during this past weekend, October 29-30. The victim shared that the alleged assault took place in a residence hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The victim is acquainted with her alleged assailant.
A reminder for everyone – always pay particular attention to your personal safety and use caution around people you may have just met or do not know very well. Be aware of your surroundings. And, as always, if you are consuming any type of beverage, pay particular attention to your own drink and do not let it out of your sight at any time.
Posted 9/06/05
CRIME ALERT
Notre Dame Security/Police Report:
Indecent Exposure on Saint Mary's Road
At about 2:30 p.m. on September 5, 2005 a Saint Mary's Student reported to NDSP that a man exposed himself to her at about 11:20 a.m. The student told NDSP that while she walked along Saint Mary's Road near the Holy Cross Community Cemetery between Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College, a male passed her on a bicycle and he exposed himself to her. The suspect spoke no words. The student then went back to seek assistance from a friend at a residence hall on campus and later contacted NDSP. The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 40 years old, wearing no shirt, shorts and riding a bike. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact NDSP 574-631-5555.
NDSP reminds students to report suspicious activity or crimes immediately by calling 9-1-1 or using one of the emergency call boxes located around campus. Students, faculty and staff with cellular telephones are encouraged to program the department telephone number (574-631-5555) into an easily used speed dial key to use this number to report crime or suspicious activity on campus.
NDSP Case #2005-1946
Please report all suspicious behavior to the Saint Mary's Security Department at 5000 on all campus phones, 574-284-5000 on phones off campus. If there is an emergency or crime in progress, call 9-1-1 from any phone.
Posted 8/21/05
A Saint Mary's College Student has just reported to the Department of Saint Mary's Security that she was sexually assaulted in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 20, 2005 by a person known to her. This assault occurred on the grounds of Saint Mary's College Campus. This was not a stranger assault, but an assault by a person that the student had recently met. All available resources in the community and at Saint Mary's have been offered to the student to support her.
Reminder to all students to use caution around people who you do not know very well. Stay with your friends when you go out. When you go out in groups, make sure all your friends return to campus with you.
Also, please report all suspicious behavior to the Saint Mary's Security Department at 5000 on all campus phones, 284-5000 on phones off campus. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 from any phone.
Posted 4/29/05
Important Information...
April 29, 2005
Armed Robberies Reported -- Suspect Arrested
On Thursday, April 28, 2005 at approximately 10:20 p.m. a student was robbed of money on Ivy Road near Courtney Lane just south of the Eck Tennis Pavilion. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the student. The student complied and the suspect fled on foot. The student reported the robbery after returning to his off campus residence.
A short time later, two students were walking on Ivy Road at Warrick (on the east side of campus north of Eck Tennis) when they were approached by a male who displayed a handgun and demanded money. The students complied and the suspect left on foot. The students called police from a cell phone and went to an off campus residence.South Bend, St. Joseph County and University police responded to the area. The suspect was apprehended by NDSP near Ivy Road on Eugene Street. The suspect had a weapon. The suspect was identified at the scene by a victim. The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Joseph County jail.
Investigation of this matter continues. Anyone with any information about these cases is asked to contact the Investigation Section at NDSP at (574) 631-8340 or (574) 631-5555.
Case 2005-1072
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Posted April 22, 2005
CRIME ALERT
April 21, 2005
University of Notre Dame Security/Police
NDSP received a call from a male student who reported that he had been robbed on the north side of the Eck Visitors Center at 9:00 p.m. on April 21, 2005. The student was walking from his residence hall towards the Hesburgh Peace Center when he observed the suspect in this case sitting on a bench. The suspect stood up, pulled a handgun from his waistband, confronted the student and said, "Give me your money." The student surrendered his wallet. The suspect told the student to walk away from him to which he complied. The student then looked back over his shoulder and observed the suspect running southbound on Notre Dame Avenue. The student then went to the Hammes Bookstore and called Notre Dame Security Police. Officers responded and searched the area but did not locate the suspect. NDSP also notified the South Bend Police Department of this incident and their officers checked the area just south of the campus.
The suspect is described as:
Male Black, 6'0", 180 pounds
Late 20's to early 30's with one or two day beard growth
Wearing a black unzipped leather jacket, gray t-shirt and a red baseball cap
The Notre Dame Safewalk program is available to all students walking on campus property between the hours at 8:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. You can request this service by using the campus bluelight phones, or by calling for 4-2583 (BLUE) from any campus telephone.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Notre Dame Security/Police Department at 574-631-5555, via e-mail at ND.ndspd.1@nd.edu or by clicking on "Silent Watch". Immediately report any crime or suspicious activity to security/police by calling 9-1-1 from any campus phone or by using an emergency call station (blue light phones) located around the campus perimeter.
Case 05-0988
On Sunday, January, 30, 2005, a student at Saint Mary's College was assaulted in her residence room (this was not a sexual assault). The victim and the suspect know each other; this was not a stranger assault. We, in Security, are following through with a complete investigation. All indications at this point are that the suspect is unlikely to return to campus. We are taking action to restrict his access to campus as well. There is no information that any other student was in danger or is in danger now. The suspect was driving a 1978 Black Porsche.
This is a reminder to all students; males must be escorted while in residence halls. Please do not open exit doors to any male who is not escorted by a Saint Mary's College student.
Also, as a reminder, please report any suspicious activity to Security (284-5000).
David B. Chapman
Director of Security
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Posted Oct 2, 2003
SMC Student Reports Suspected Rape
A 21-year-old Saint Mary's College student reported to South Bend police Monday that she may have been raped Saturday, 9/27. The woman said she suspected that a man at the Linebacker Lounge, 1631 South Bend Ave., put a drug in her drink, causing her to black out.
She said she went to the Linebacker on Saturday night with a male friend, and while there, she met his house mate. She said this man was buying her drinks and bringing them to her. In the morning, the woman said she woke up next to the roommate, in his bed, and that she was naked. On Monday, the alleged victim went to the hospital for a rape exam and to see whether a drug was used on her. The Family Violence Unit of the South Bend Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Please be reminded of some actions you can take to protect yourselves and each other:
THIS INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO ANY BEVERAGE, NOT JUST ALCOHOL! |
REMEMBER:
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Should you or a friend experience a rape or sexual assault:
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As in all such situations, the Saint Mary's College community is here to provide our full support to our students. Students can be confident in the knowledge that privacy and confidentiality are respected. If you have questions please contact Security at x5000
August 30/31, 2003
It was reported over this past weekend to Security, that two Saint Mary's students found themselves as the recipients of unwanted sexual advances in a social setting where alcohol was a factor. Please remember when socializing on or off campus that placing yourself in situations where others are consuming alcohol around you, compounded by your consuming alcohol as well, naturally increases unfortunate instances like this.
Use good judgment and be an active player in your own safety and remember:
1. Alcohol begins to impair your judgment with the FIRST drink!
2. If you go to a party with friends, leave the party with those friends. NEVER leave a friend alone at a party. Depend on each other!
3. If you have a beverage at a party, DO NOT leave it unattended. If you do leave it unattended, GET A NEW BEVERAGE! Be sure to get your OWN beverage; do NOT accept a beverage from anyone.
4. Any beverage can be tampered with. . . not just alcoholic beverages.
5. Be aware of your surroundings at all times!
6. Do not go to a private place (such as their home or your room) with a new acquaintance. If you meet someone you would like to see again, make arrangements to see each other in a public place at a later date. DO NOT rely on them for transportaion. Make arrangements for your own transportation.
Always report any and all criminal incidents and/or suspicious persons and activities immediately to Security at 284-5000.
Be alert! Watch out for yourself and each other, Belles!
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Laminated wallet cards have been developed to provide important information regarding the signs, symptoms and appropriate emergency measures for dealing with alcohol poisoning. Over 200,000 have been distributed to high schools, colleges, and interested groups and individuals. The cards are also used as birthday card inserts by many of the colleges participating in the B.R.A.D. birthday card program.
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Just a reminder about mosquitos.....as you know, there has been a lot of press about West Nile virus and mosquitos.
To be on the safe side, we suggest a few things for your consideration:
1. Never pick up a dead bird, should you find one on campus. Please contact Security, X5000 and report the location of the bird.
2. If you are out in the evenings, it is a good idea to wear long sleeves and pants. Spray insect repellant on your clothes if it has DEET in it...not on your skin.
3. Don't stay around standing water where mosquitos can breed.
