Crime Advisories are issued in compliance with the Timely Notice provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal statue governing the reporting and disclosure of crimes on college campuses.
Campus Crime Advisories are issued to aid in the prevention of crimes and/or to warn of possible dangerous conditions on or near the Illinois State University campus.
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REPORTED OFFENSE:
November 5, 2011
On 11/5/11, ISU Police received a report from University Housing about an unknown male subject who entered Watterson Towers on 11/4/11, and approached two female students at their room, offering to clean it. The students did not recognize the subject as a building service worker, nor believe him to be a University employee. The residents asked the subject to leave and he complied.
The subject was described as a male/white, age 50-60, with gray hair, wearing a uniform style shirt.
This incident is currently under investigation by the Illinois State University Police Department. Anyone with information about this case should contact ISU Police at (309) 454-9535. Students and others are strongly encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Always lock your door; even when you’re sleeping or just going down the hall.
-Do not allow strangers to enter your room or your building. Ask who they are visiting and offer to call University Housing to assist them.
-Do not open your door unless you can identify the person seeking entry.
-Do not prop any exterior doors open to allow unescorted visitors into the residence hall (pizza delivery, friends, etc.).
-Report any malfunctioning locks, doors or windows to your residence hall staff.
-Do not leave messages on your door about when you will be returning to your room.
-Tell a roommate or friend if you are planning to be away overnight or for a few days.
-Report any suspicious persons or activities (including solicitors) in or near your residence hall to the University Police.
-Do not leave your identification, keys, wallets, checkbooks, or other valuables in open view.
-Get to know your RA, residence hall staff, and neighbors.
October 30, 2011
Around 2:48 a.m., on Sunday October 30, 2011, Illinois State University Police Officers were dispatched to the Bone Student Center Pay Lot in response to a person being struck by pellets. The rear window of a vehicle was also struck by a pellet which destroyed the window. A witness observed an unidentified person with a pellet gun in a nearby vehicle.
Suspect was described as an 18-22 year old, light-skinned black male, driving a Silver Jeep Liberty.
It is unknown if this incident is related to the previous Crime Advisory. However, Illinois State University Police is following up on leads at this time. If you have information that might assist the Police in identifying the person(s) responsible, please contact the Illinois State University Police at (309) 438-8631. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for tips that lead to the arrest of these offenders. Please contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Students and others are strongly encouraged to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
-If you witness a similar crime occur, call the police immediately.
-Move away from potential threats if possible.
REPORTED OFFENSE:
On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at approximately 8:00 pm, two students were struck by lead pellets while walking near Atkin Hall. It is believed that the pellets were fired from Atkin Hall. The Illinois State University Police continue to investigate the incident.
The Illinois State University Police is seeking your help in identifying those responsible. Anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible will be eligible for a cash award of up to $1000 from McLean County Crime Stoppers. Please contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111 if you have information that will help identifying the person(s) responsible for these acts.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Students and others are strongly encouraged to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
-If you witness a similar crime occur, call the police immediately.
-Move away from potential threats if possible; cross the street and increase your pace.
October 14, 2011
Normal Police Department has received ten different burglary reports at off- campus apartments since August 29th. While there is no clear pattern of locations, they are all occurring in the late night through early morning hours (10:00PM to 2:30AM) on weekends. All of the victims were either attending parties and had items stolen from the party, or were residents and had items stolen from unlocked bedrooms or common areas of the apartments. All of the victims indicated there was some sort of gathering at the apartment where there were unknown persons freely allowed to come and go from the apartment. The unknown suspects entered unlocked bedrooms and removed valuable electronic items or cash. Several reports also included purses, jackets, or other clothing with wallets or cash removed.
These incidents are currently under investigation by the Normal Police Department. Anyone with information about these cases should contact Normal Police at (309) 454-9535. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for tips that lead to the arrest of these offenders. Please contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.
Students and others are strongly encouraged to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Be aware of who is coming in to your apartment, particularly guests no one else seems to know.
-Keep track of all personal belongings (jackets, purses, wallets, phones, etc) and don’t leave items unattended.
-Keep bedroom doors and other areas where guests should not be locked.
-Keep items of value (laptops, small electronics, etc) in locked bedroom and out of plain site.
October 3, 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 2011, at approximately 2:25 AM, a male student reported he was struck in the face and pushed to the ground by two unknown male suspects while walking through the ISU In Exchange Plaza. The suspects searched the student’s pockets but did not take anything. The suspects were last seen running south towards Beaufort Street.
Both suspects were described as Male/Black, approximately 5’09” to 5’10”, wearing dark clothing.
This incident is currently under investigation by the Illinois State University Police Department. Anyone with information about this case should contact ISU Police at (309) 438-8631. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for tips that lead to the arrest of these offenders. Please contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.
Students and others are strongly encouraged to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Use Redbird Safe Walk for walking escorts 24 hours a day; Dial 438-8631
-Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. Avoid wearing headphones, talking or texting on your cell phone, or anything which can distract you, including the excessive consumption of alcohol.
-Travel in groups and avoid going out alone at night.
-Plan the safest route to your destination; choose well lighted, busy pathways and streets.
-If someone is bothering or harassing you, tell the person in a loud voice to STAY AWAY.
-Carry your cell phone with you and be prepared to call 911 with a suspect description.
-If a person with a weapon confronts you and wants your property give it up. It is not worth being injured or losing your life over.
-If you are a victim or witness, call the police immediately and try to remember as many details as possible.
September 19, 2011
On Sunday, September 18, 2011, at approximately 1:00 AM, an unknown male entered several unlocked female residence hall rooms in Manchester Hall. The suspect knocked on the door before entering the rooms and would ask for a kiss and hug before leaving. The suspect’s actions both alarmed and disturbed the residents. When residents asked the suspect to leave, he complied. The suspect was last seen leaving building and walking north at approximately 1:30 AM.
UPDATE:
The Illinois State University Police concluded the investigation of this incident with the arrest of a non-student suspect.
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Always lock your door; even when you’re sleeping or just going down the hall.
-Do not allow strangers to enter your room or your building. Ask who they are visiting and offer to call University Housing to assist them.
-Do not open your door unless you can identify the person seeking entry.
-Do not prop any exterior doors open to allow unescorted visitors into the residence hall (pizza delivery, friends, etc.).
-Report any malfunctioning locks, doors or windows to your residence hall staff.
-Do not leave messages on your door about when you will be returning to your room.
-Tell a roommate or friend if you are planning to be away overnight or for a few days.
-Report any suspicious persons or activities (including solicitors) in or near your residence hall to the University Police.
-Do not leave your identification, keys, wallets, checkbooks, or other valuables in open view.
-Get to know your RA, residence hall staff, and neighbors.
This is a service open to students, faculty, and staff who would like an escort when walking to and from on-campus locations, bus stops, and apartments within close proximity to campus.
Learn more about Redbird Safe Walk
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