Timely Warning Archive (2008-2009)
Timely Warnings are communications required by the Clery Act, alerting the student body, faculty and staff to an act of violence that has taken place on campus.
However, symbolic of the University of Toledo's commitment to safety, education and transparency, the University of Toledo Police Department (UTPD) takes a broader approach to the requirements of the Clery Act and provides information about incidents adjacent to campus as well. Safety alerts received from UTPD do not necessarily reflect an increase in crime levels. Rather, we feel a broad and liberal distribution allows students to make more informed choices regarding personal safety and provide an opportunity to share safety information.
Every attempt is made to distribute the alert within 48 hours of the time the incident is reported; however, the release of the crime alert is subject to the availability of facts concerning the incident. The decision to issue a crime alert shall be decided on a case by case basis in light of all the facts surrounding a crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the campus community, and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts.
An alert is distributed by email and can be found at www.police.utoledo.edu. In certain circumstances, a bulletin will also be distributed around the campus area on bulletin boards. The following is an archive of recent timely warnings issued by UTPD.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Sexual Assault
Monday, June 15, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department recently received information that a student reported a sexual assault occurred at an off campus residence by a known assailant during the early morning hours of June 11.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robberies
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Toledo Police Department is investigating a pair of off campus robbery reports, believed to be unrelated, received May 6, 2009. The first occurred in the 2600 block of Bancroft at 1:52 p.m. The male victim reported he was struck from behind by an unknown male suspect and his cell phone was taken. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, 170 lbs with a go-tee beard. The suspect fled on a purple BMX bike.
The second report occurred at 1:16 pm on the 3300 block of Arlington Avenue. The male victim reported a male suspect displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s cell phone. The suspect fled on foot into a nearby apartment complex. The suspect is described as a black male, 20 – 25 years of age, 5’ 09” tall, 150 lbs.
Ifyou have any information about this crime please call Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robbery
Monday, April 27, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of an off-campus report of a robbery occurring Friday, April 24, at 11:35 p.m. in the 2500 block of Montebello. The female victim reported an unknown male suspect approached from behind and knocked her to the ground before running off with the victim’s purse. The victim did not report any injuries.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 17 years of age 6’00”, 150 lbs with short black hair. The suspect was described wearing jean shorts and a teal polo short at the time of the incident. If you have any information about this crime please call Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111
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Timely Warning: Robbery
Friday, April 24, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department in investigating a report of a robbery occurring on the east side of Main Campus in the early morning hours of Friday, April 24. The male victim indicated he was walking near the Health Education building when he was approached by two or three male suspects. The suspects assaulted the victim and took $40 before fleeing on foot east, toward Douglas Road.
Suspects were described as black males. One suspect was described to have a light colored, possibly orange-tinted, afro. The victim also remembered a tattoo on or near the left ear of one of the suspects. If you have any information about this crime contact UT Police at 419-530-2600.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Felonious Assault
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of an off-campus felonious assault occurring during the early morning hours of Thursday April 16th, 2009 in the 900 block of Elysian Avenue. The male victim reported a verbal altercation with an unknown person culminating in the victim suffering a stab wound in the back. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The victim is a registered part-time student at the University of Toledo.
The suspect is described as a black male driving what may be a blue Ford Taurus. If you have any information about this crime please call: Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111
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Timely Warning: Sexual Imposition
Friday, April 3, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department received a report of a sexual imposition, which occurred during the early morning hours of April 3, 2009 in the International House. The suspect was an acquaintance of the victim and has been apprehended and charged. Sexual imposition includes sexual contact with another when the sexual contact is offensive, reckless, or when a person’s ability to appraise or control the touching is substantially impaired or when the other person is unaware of the sexual contact.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robbery
Monday, March 23, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of an off-campus report of a robbery occurring Saturday, March 21, at 2 a.m. in the 2600 block of Greenway. The victim reported two armed male suspects entered his residence and removed property. The suspects fled in an unknown vehicle southbound on Farnham. The victim is not a UT student.
The first suspect was described as a “young appearing” white male, approximately 5’08” blond hair, black hoodie and black pants. The second suspect was described as a “younger appearing” black male, approximately 5’08” wearing a black hoodie and black pants (with a yellow stripe). If you have any information about this crime please call: Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Attempted Robbery
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of an off-campus robbery attempt occurring Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 on the 2000 block of Fernhill in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood. Just after 9 p.m. two victims report they were approached by two suspects, one displaying what appeared to be a revolver and demanding money. The victims had no items of value and the suspects fled on foot on Fernhill toward Greenbriar. The victims were unharmed.
The suspects have been described as black males, wearing ski masks and dark winter coats and hooded sweatshirts. If you have any information about this crime please call: Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robbery
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Atapproximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, University of Toledo Police responded to an attempted robbery in the parking lot of the Glendale Medical Center. The victim, who was leaving work, was approached by a single suspect who displayed a handgun and demanded money and a ride. The victim fled and called police. The weapon, a BB gun, was located in a nearby dumpster. The suspect is described as a white male in his 60s, 5'6" with light facial hair. When last seen he was wearing dark pants and a dark stocking cap.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Aggravated Menacing
Monday, December 8, 2008
OnFriday, Dec. 5, Toledo Police received a report of an aggravated menacing involving a possible handgun on the 2300 block of Nebraska Avenue. At 11 p.m. a UT bus driver was heading west on Nebraska when it was flagged down by a pedestrian. The person entered the bus and after some conversation, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded to be driven to Kenwood Apartments. The driver took the suspect to Kenwood and Alisdale where the suspect exited and headed west on Kenwood.
The suspect is described as an Asian Indian male with an accent, approximately 5’ 9, thin build, two day beard, wearing a red coat and carrying a book bag. The suspect may use eyeglasses. If you have any information about this crime please call Toledo Police Crime Stoppers: 419-255-1111
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robbery Apprehension
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Three suspects were apprehended by the UTPD/TPD 618 unit on Evansdale Avenue Friday, Nov. 21 after Toledo Police received a report at 8:37 p.m. of a robbery involving a handgun at Alvin Street and Olds Avenue in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood. The robbery was perpetrated by one individual who joined with two others prior to fleeing the scene. The 618 team policing unit, consisting of one UT Officer and one Toledo Officer, responded and apprehended the suspects, also recovering the weapon. The suspects are being investigated for related crimes.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robbery
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of an armed robbery that occurred off campus in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood on Nov. 20, 2008. The incident occurred around 12:31 a.m. Thursday morning in the 1700 block of Kensington near Roosevelt. Three suspects approached two male victims and robbed the victims using what appeared to be a handgun. The suspects fled on foot toward Dorr Street. The victims were unharmed. The suspects are described as black males, 6 ft or taller wearing black hooded sweatshirts and using black bandanas to cover their face.
Ifyou have any information about this crime please contact Toledo Police Crime Stoppers (for tips about these robberies): 419-255-1111
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Timely Warning: Attack at Scott Park
Friday, October 31, 2008
The University of Toledo Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on the Scott Part Campus just before noon on Friday, Oct. 31. Two UT students were wounded in an attack by up to four African American males. The victims have been treated at UTMC and released. UTPD believes the alleged attackers were known by at least one of the victims. Police have obtained descriptions on two of the suspects:
The first is about 6’2” with a thin build and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt over a red T-shirt and a black skull cap. The other was 5’5” with a thin build, wearing baggy clothing, dark jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt. Following the incident, these two subjects were joined by two others, all of whom ran out the east side of the campus, entered a maroon Buick sedan and headed south on Parkside Blvd.
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Timely Warning: Voyeurism Suspect
Friday, October 10, 2008
The University of Toledo Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in White Hall in which a male suspect entered the female shower area and attempted to observe occupants. At the time of the police report, the suspect description is a medium build black male, 5’10” to 6’1” in height. If anyone has any information, please contact The University of Toledo Police at 419-530-2600.
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Timely Warning: Apparent Text Message Hoax
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
While we are not obligated to issue a formal warning on this issue, we are concerned enough to alert you to an erroneous text message that is circulating on and around campus. The message apparently began circulating with the last few days, and describes the initiation of a potential gang member. Some UT students have received this text message.
Investigations initiated by both the Toledo Police Department and The University of Toledo Police Department have concluded that the text message is indeed a hoax and that other similar messages have been occurring throughout the United States. Descriptors in the text message that linked it to our area were thoroughly investigated and no credible association exists.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Aggravated Robbery – SUSPECT ARRESTED
Monday, October 6, 2008
Toledo Police have arrested a 16-year-old Toledo youth for the Sept. 28 off-campus aggravated robbery of two UT students. Despite the arrest, the University of Toledo Police Department urges everyone to remain conscious of personal safety. Please Remember:
-- Walk with a friend or with a group of friends
-- When walking at night, try to stay in well lighted areas
-- Obtain an escort on campus from UT Night Watch x-3024
-- To report a suspicious person or a crime in progress on campus, dial x-2600.
Remember: See it, hear it, report it! Anyone with information on criminal activity committed at or around UT should contact UTPD at 419.530.2600 or report anonymously online at police.utoledo.edu.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Aggravated Robbery
Monday, September 29, 2008
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of an aggravated robbery which occurred on the 1000 block of Broer Avenue near Avondale Avenue around 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning.
A group of six UT students were walking back to campus when they were approached by an armed suspect. The victims handed over cash and credit cards. As the victims backed away, the suspect fired several shots, wounding one victim in the shoulder and finger. The victim was transported to a local hospital and released Sunday afternoon.
Atthe time of the report, the suspect is described as a short (5’5” to 5’6”) black male. Anyone with any information regarding the crime, should call the Toledo Police Crime Stoppers hotline at 419.255.1111.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robberies
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of two robberies which occurred off campus in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood over the weekend.
The first incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 on Perth Street near Bancroft. The victim was approached by two suspects, one of whom brandished a silver handgun. They robbed the victim of his wallet, cell phone and keys. The suspects fled on foot. A suspect was later arrested for the crime and the weapon was recovered.
The second incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, on Westwood near Montebello. The victim reported he was assaulted by 2-3 unknown persons while walking to his residence. His cell phone and footwear (sandals) were taken. The primary suspect was described as a white male, 6’1”, with blue eyes wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.
UTPD reminds you to use the buddy system and walk with a friend. 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 these crimes): 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.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Homicide -- SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Friday, August 15, 2008
Toledo Police on Thursday, Aug. 14, arrested two men in connection with the Aug. 13 shooting death of a clerk at the BP gas station at the corner of Dorr Street and Secor Road. One of the men is the accused shooter and has been charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated murder. The other man allegedly drove the getaway car and has been charged with aggravated robbery. A third suspect, a passenger in the getaway car, turned himself into police today. All three suspects appear to have no affiliation with the University of Toledo.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Homicide
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The Toledo Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide which occurred during the early morning hours today, Aug. 13, at the British Petroleum gas station located on the corner of Dorr Street and Secor Road. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no suspect information at this time. Please stay tuned to local media for details. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Toledo Police Department at 419-245-3142 or Crime Stopper at 419-255-1111.