06/10/05  Student's Money Stolen Outside 7-Eleven Near Campus (Off Campus Incident)

06/30/05  Student Robbed at Gunpoint in Front of New York Subs Restaurant. (Off Campus Incident)

08/29/05  Reported Sexual Assault at Off Campus Apartment Complex. (Off Campus Incident)

09/07/05  Sorority House Burglars Captured. (Campus Safety Advisory)

09/08/05  Sexual Assault Reported at Carlyle Apartments. (Off Campus Incident)

09/17/05  Student Reports Sexual Assault at Her Highland Park Residence.  (Off Campus Incident)

10/05/05  Assaults Near Lovers Lane-Matilda Bus Stop.  (Off Campus Incident)

10/05/05  Attempted Apartment Burglary Reported in University Gardens Apartment Complex.

11/08/05  Police Searching for Man Who Exposed Himself (Off Campus Incident)

2002                              

10/10/02  Students robbed at gunpoint on Campus

10/16/02  Men robbed at gunpoint   (Off Campus)

10/23/02  Two students robbed at gunpoint near campus. (Off Campus Incident)

Campus Alert 03/09/07

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

A SMU student reported an aggravated robbery in Sorority Parking Lot #2 in the 3100 block of Daniel Street about 2:06 a.m. Friday (Mar. 9), law enforcement officials reported. 

The student described the suspect as a black female who was wearing a black ski mask and black clothing. She was in her late 20s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and heavy-set. 

The student exited the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house and walked to her vehicle, which was parked in the southeast corner of Sorority Lot #2. As she approached the driver's door, the suspect vehicle approached eastbound through the parking lot and stopped behind her vehicle. The suspect exited the front passenger door, pointed a small black handgun at the student and demanded her purse. The student ran toward a cab that was approaching the intersection of Airline Road and Durham Street. None of her property was taken. 

The suspect got back into the suspect vehicle, which fled westbound on Daniel Avenue. The student saw two other people in the car but was unable to provide a detailed description. The car is described as a silver Dodge Neon, 4-door. 

Crime Prevention Tips 

• Be mindful of safety, especially after dark.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in parking lots and garages. Have your keys ready as you approach your car and lock your doors after entering.
• If you are the victim of a crime or see something suspicious, call the police immediately at 911. Time is of the essence in such situations.

Anyone with information about the suspects or the car should contact the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3388 or call the TIPS Line at 214-SMU-2TIP.

Campus Alert 12/27/06

SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTED

A woman told SMU police she was sexually assaulted by three men about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in her car in the Theology Parking Lot in front of Moore Hall. The woman said she had come to campus to visit a friend who lives there. She described the three as:

Suspect #1:  White male, 20-25 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds. He has short blonde hair and green eyes, and was wearing a University of North Texas ball cap, an orange T-shirt and blue jeans.

Suspect #2:  White male, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and a goatee and was wearing a blue polo shirt and blue jeans.

Suspect #3: Hispanic male, 20-25 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a green T-shirt and blue jeans.

Safety Tips 

• If sexually assaulted, contact police immediately. Time is of the essence in such situations.
• Lock the windows and doors of your residence whenever you leave, shower or retire for the night.
• Be mindful of your safety, especially after dark.
• Never drink from an open container that has been out of your possession for any length of time.
• Do not give strangers access to a building.  Legitimate visitors can call their host to let them in.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in parking lots and garages.  Have your keys ready as you approach your car, and lock your doors after entering.
• Do not jog while wearing headphones. It's important to hear and see what is happening around you.

Crime Alert 12/20/06

BANK ROBBERY

About 5:32 p.m., a man robbed the Chase Bank at Mockingbird Lane and North Central Expressway.  Witnesses described the suspect as a black man with short hair, wearing a hooded navy blue sweatshirt. The suspect left the bank and got into a waiting car.  The car, driven by an unknown person, was a dark sedan, possibly a Honda or Toyota. 

Anyone with information about the suspect should contact the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3388.

Crime Alert 11/20/06

BANK ROBBERY

About 12 p.m., a man robbed the Chase Bank at Mockingbird Lane and North Central Expressway.  Witnesses described the suspect as a white man with a "scruffy face" who was wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a plaid shift, and white latex gloves. The suspect left the bank and got into a waiting car with a man and woman, both white and in their early 30's.  The car, driven by the woman, was a gray sedan, possibly an Isuzu.. 

Anyone with information about the suspect should contact the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3388.

Crime Alert 11/13/06

BANK ROBBERY

Campus Alert 11/08/05  (Off Campus)

POLICE SEARCHING FOR MAN WHO EXPOSED HIMSELF 

A student told University Park Police that about 10:40 p.m. Monday a man chased her and then exposed himself in the 3400 block of Granada Avenue west of Hillcrest Avenue. 

The woman said she was walking toward her car when she saw the man running toward her and became frightened.  She got into her car and locked the doors.  She said that as she was locking her car doors, she noticed the man pull down his pants.  She also said that there were people sitting on their apartment balconies nearby who started yelling, causing the man to flee north in an alley.  

The suspect was described as a white male in his 40s who was wearing tan pants and a light-colored shirt. 

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3333 or by e-mail at police@smu.edu. 

Crime Prevention Tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings and take reasonable precautions.
• Call 911 immediately if you witness a crime or suspicious activity.  Time is of the essence in capturing a suspect
• Avoid walking alone, particularly after dark.  If walking alone is unavoidable, be aware of your surroundings and let someone know when to expect you. 
• Avoid shortcuts.  The shortest route is not always the safest route.  Walk along the midpoint between curbs and buildings and away from alleys and bushes. 
• Travel along well-lighted routes and paths.  Avoid unpopulated areas, alleys, vacant lots and buildings.
• Dress for mobility, particularly after dark. 

Campus Alert 10/05/05(01)  (Off Campus)

Assault Near Lovers Lane and Matilda Bus Stop

SMU Police were notified Tuesday that a non-affiliated man was shot with a pellet gun about 5 p.m. Sept. 29 while waiting for the Mustang Express Bus at Lovers Lane and Matilda Street near Central Market.  The victim reported this incident to the Dallas Police Department, but said he did not see who shot him.  Dallas police said there was a similar incident at the same location about 9 p.m. Sept. 30, and that victim also said he did not see who shot him.

Anyone with information on either of these incidents is asked to call the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3333 or send an e-mail to police@smu.edu .

Crime Prevention Tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings and take reasonable precautions.
• If shooting begins near you, drop to the ground, crouch down or crawl under/behind something until the shooting stops.
• IMMEDIATELY call 911 regarding any crime or suspicious activity needing immediate police response.
• Avoid walking alone, particularly after dark. If walking alone is unavoidable, be aware of your surroundings and let someone know when to expect you.
• Avoid shortcuts. The shortest route is not always the safest route. Walk along the mid-point between curbs and buildings and away from alleys and bushes.
• Travel along well-lit routes and paths Avoid unpopulated areas, alleys, vacant lots and buildings.
• Dress for mobility, particularly after dark.
• When walking or jogging, go against the flow of traffic; that makes it harder for motorists to bother you. (If harassed from a car, walk or run in the opposite direction. Scream if you are truly frightened.)
• If someone in a vehicle attempts to stop you - even to ask for directions - do not get close to the vehicle. Keep your distance

Campus Alert 10/05/05

Attempted Apartment Burglary Reported in University Gardens Apartment Complex

A resident told police two unknown men attempted to enter her apartment in the 6000 block of Chalet Court on October 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.  The suspects attempted to forcibly enter the front door, but were unable to gain entry inside the apartment.  The apartment door jam was damaged in the attempt.

The suspects are described as: 

Suspect #1:               Black, male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5’11”, heavy set. 

Suspect #2:               Black male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5’7”, slim build, wearing a baseball hat turned backward and a light-colored t-shirt with blue jean shorts. 

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the SMU Police at 214-768-2TIP (2847) or through e-mail at police@smu.edu.

Crime Prevention Tips: 

• Never leave doors or windows unlocked.  They are your first line of defense.
• Never disable or circumvent your security system at your residence.
• If you observe a suspicious or unknown person/vehicle in or near your residence, call police (911) immediately with as detailed a description as possible.  Any delay in calling police makes it more difficult to apprehend suspects.

Campus Alert 09/17/05  (Off Campus)

Student Reports Sexual Assault at Her Highland Park Residence

A student reported she was the victim of sexual assault by an acquaintance at her residence located in the 3100 block of Mockingbird Lane in Highland Park.  The offense reportedly occurred on August 27, 2005. The student reported the crime to the Highland Park Department of Public Safety on Sept 16. Highland Park Police are investigating. 

Victims of sexual assault are strongly encouraged to report this crime to police immediately.  The SMU Police Department has a trained sexual assault investigator on staff to work with you and help you understand your choices regarding criminal prosecution and resources to assist in your recovery. 

If you or someone you know is sexually assaulted on campus, call the Police Department immediately by dialing 911 from any campus phone or 214/768-3333 from your cell phone.

If the crime occurred off campus, dial 911 or call the SMU Police.  SMU PD will help you by notifying the appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.

Remember to consider the following:

• You should seek medical attention immediately.  A sexual assault exam is necessary to protect your health and well-being, as well as to collect evidence needed to identify and convict the suspect.
• Don’t bathe or douche.  This could destroy evidence.  Wait until you have had a medical examination.
• Save your clothing.  These items may also contain valuable forensic evidence
• SMU Psychological Services for Women provides professional counseling services to help you recover.  The phone number is 214/768-4795. 

Campus Alert 09/08/05  (Off Campus)

Sexual Assault Reported at Carlyle Apartments

SMU Police were notified today by the Dallas Police Department of a sexual assault of a female student at the Carlyle Apartments in the 5700 block of University Boulevard between Greenville Avenue and Skillman Street.

Dallas police investigators said the attack occurred between 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.  The victim returned from the grocery store, parked her car and unloaded her groceries.  For about 20 minutes, while she was unloading her car, she left her apartment door unlocked.  The suspect entered the unlocked apartment during this time and hid in a closet until she finished and had locked the door.  The suspect came out of the closet and attacked her.

The woman said her attacker was an African-American male who weighed about 200 pounds and was 6 feet 4 inches tall. He was wearing a red baseball cap and a gray shirt.

 Anyone with any information about the attack should call Police at 214-768-3388, or send an e-mail to police@smu.edu

If You Are Sexually Assaulted

• Call the police and seek medical attention immediately.  Time is critical to your health and safety.
• Don’t bathe or shower.  A medical doctor will gather forensic evidence from you.
• Save your clothing, bed sheets, pillow covers, etc.  Never wash them.  Police will need these items, too.
• Seek help from Psychological Services for Women at 214-768-4795.

Other Safety Tips

• Keep all residential and car doors locked at all times.
• If you feel you are being followed, go to the nearest open business, a police or fire station, or any place where other people will be, and call the police at 911.
• Look in the back seat and rear floorboard area before entering your vehicle.
• Be alert to your surroundings and call police if you see someone suspicious.
• If your car is being repaired, leave only your car keys with the repair shop.
• Sign up for self-defense training through the Wellness Department.

Campus Safety Advisory 09/07/05

Sorority House Burglars Captured

Residents of a sorority house in the 3100 block of Daniel Avenue reported seeing two men on the second floor of the residence about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday and summoned SMU police.  No residents were harmed by the intruders, who fled the scene. 

Through evidence found in the house, police were able to arrest the two men and have charged them with burglary of a habitation, a second degree felony.  The men, both about 30 years old, are not affiliated with SMU. 

During the investigation, police learned that the electronic lock on the front door may have been disabled by a resident, preventing the door from locking automatically.  This allowed the men to enter with ease. 

SAFETY TIPS 

• Never leave doors or windows unlocked.  They are your first line of defense.
• Never disable or circumvent security systems at your residence.
• If a door lock in your residence is not working properly, contact the SMU Police Department immediately and a locksmith will be dispatched to make repairs.
• If you observe a suspicious or unknown person in or near your residence, call police immediately with as detailed of a description as possible.  Any delay in calling police makes it more difficult for them to apprehend suspects.
• If you’re driving into a parking lot and observe someone suspicious, take note of his description and call police.  Never leave your car until the police arrive and drive away if necessary.
• Sign up and take a crime prevention class through the Wellness Program.  For information, contact Lt Rico Jemmott at 214/768-2607.

Campus Alert 08/29/05  (Off Campus)

Student Reported Sexual Assault at Off Campus Apartment Complex

A student reported she was the victim of sexual assault by an acquaintance at a Dallas apartment complex.  The offense reportedly occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 28^th.    

The Dallas Police Department is investigating. 

If you are the victim of a sexual assault, consider the following:

• Report the assault to the Police at 214-768-3333 or by calling 911. 
• Seek medical attention immediately.  A sexual assault exam is necessary to protect your health and well-being, as well as to collect evidence.
• Don’t bathe or douche.  This could wash away valuable evidence.  Wait until you have had a medical examination.
• Save your clothing.  Your clothing may contain evidence needed to pursue criminal charges.
• Obtain counseling at the Psychological Services for Women (214/768-4795). 

The Police Department is here to help you.  Victims of sexual assault are strongly encouraged to report this crime to the SMU Police Department.  The department has a trained sexual assault investigator on staff to work with you and help you understand your choices regarding criminal prosecution and other resources to assist in your recovery. 

Campus Alert 06/30/05  (Off Campus)

Student Robbed at Gunpoint in Front of New York Subs Restaurant

A student was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 7 PM on Wednesday, June 29 in front of the New York Sub restaurant at 3411 Asbury in University Park, across from the west side of campus.  

The student was seated outside the restaurant when the suspect approached, pulled a handgun, and asked for his cell phone and wallet. The student was not harmed. 

The suspect is described as a black male, 6-feet tall, 25-30 years old, 230-250 lbs., short hair, and was wearing a white t-shirt and baggy jeans. He also walked with a limp. 

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS:

• Be mindful of safety, especially after dark.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in parking lots and garages.  Have your keys ready as you approach your car and lock your doors after entering.
• If you are the victim of a crime or see something suspicious, call the police immediately at 911. Time is of the essence in such situations.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the University Park Police Department at 214/363-3000 or the SMU Police at 214/768-3388.

Campus Alert 06/10/05  (Off Campus)

STUDENT'S MONEY STOLEN OUTSIDE 7-ELEVEN NEAR CAMPUS 

A student reported his wallet was stolen outside the 7-Eleven store at Hillcrest Avenue and Asbury Street about 10:45 a.m. Friday by a man who had asked for help with a broken-down car.

The student told police the suspect followed him out of the 7-Eleven and asked him for money for a tow.  When the student took out his wallet, the suspect grabbed the wallet and ran east across Hillcrest toward the theology quad. He said the suspect removed the money and discarded the wallet.

The student, who was not physically harmed in the incident, described the suspect as a disheveled-looking black man in his 40s who was wearing a red T-shirt, black baggy pants and a baseball cap.  He said the man was clean-shaven, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and of thin build.

About 9:30 AM. Friday, police believe the same man approached another SMU student in the Umphrey Lee Lot and convinced him that he had car trouble.  The student agreed to help and the man entered the student’s car.  As they drove south on Hillcrest, the suspect changed his story, asking the student to take him to the Cinco Center and whether the student had two $100 bills. The student became suspicious, drove the man to the flagpole in the center of campus and ordered him out of the car.

SMU and University Park police are investigating.

CRIME PREVENTION TIP:

Be extremely cautious when approached by a stranger who asks for assistance or money.  Refer them to the police for help.  Do not give a stranger a ride.  If approached by a stranger, walk away immediately and call police.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the SMU Police Department at 214/768-3333, University Park Police at 214-363-3000, or send an e-mail to police@smu.edu.