Timely Warnings 2009-2010
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 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.
Analert 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 University Police.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Aggravated Burglary
Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2010
The University of Toledo Police Department has learned that Toledo Police is investigating
a report of an aggravated burglary that occurred
Tuesday, April 13, around 11:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Bancroft Street. The victim
reported finding two unknown suspects in the victim’s
apartment removing property. One suspect was armed with a handgun. The following
suspect and vehicle descriptions were provided:
Suspect
1 was described as a black male, 20s, 5’11” 170 lbs, armed with a handgun. Suspect
2 was a black male, 20s, 6’0” 175 lbs.
Possible vehicle description was a gray or charcoal gray newer Nissan Altima 4-S
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Sexual AssaultMonday, Jan. 25, 2010
The University of Toledo Police Department has learned that Toledo Police is investigating
a report of a sexual assault that occurred
in a residence on Evansdale near campus during the evening hours of Saturday, Jan.
23, 2010. A female student reported she was assaulted by a
known suspect.
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Timely Warning: UPDATE -- Armed Robbery Solved
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has learned the armed robbery reported
to have happened on the university walk path on
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 did not occur. In the course of the investigation, the alleged
victim has confessed the report was completely
fabricated. The alleged victim has been charged with making false alarms, a first
degree misdemeanor.
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Timely Warning: Attempted Armed Robbery
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of an attempted
robbery which occurred Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
around 2 a.m. A male victim reported he was approached by two suspects while walking
toward campus along the walk path between West Rocket
Drive and Village Loop. The suspects brandished a firearm and demanded valuables.
The victim stated he had no items of value in his
possession and continued walking. The suspects fled north into the wooded area.
Suspect 1 was described as a black male, age
approximated to be early to mid 20s, 5’8” to 6’0” in height, approximately 200 lbs,
wearing dark clothing and
possessing a firearm. Suspect 2 was described as a black male, age approximated to
be early to mid 20s, 5’10” to 6’0” in
height, approximately 180 lbs, wearing dark clothing.
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Timely Warning: Robbery -- SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
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Timely Warning: Sexual Assault
Monday, Dec. 7, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department is investigating a report of a sexual assault
that occurred during the early morning hours
of Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Carter West. A female student reported she was assaulted
in the residence hall by a suspect who she knew.
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Timely Warning: Weapons Call
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department is investigating a report of an individual who allegedly displayed a gun in the basement of Carter Hall East early this morning. The report was received on Friday, Dec. 4, at 12 minutes after midnight. Officers were on scene by 12:13 a.m. and checked the building and found no unusual activity.
A witness indicated a person matching the description of the suspect left the building just prior to the call to the police. There has been no report of any robbery, assault, or other criminal activity. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’6” – 5’8”, slim build, black coat, dark jeans and wearing what appeared to be a black ski mask.
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Timely Warning: Robbery
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of a robbery which
occurred around 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, on the
Health Science Campus. The female victim reported she was walking to her vehicle parked
in area 42A when a female suspect approached her,
brandished a gun and demanded the victim hand over her purse. The victim complied
and the suspect fled campus, running toward the Arlington South
Apartments.
The suspect is described as a white female in her late 20s or early 30s, 5’5” to 5’6”,
140 lbs, dark hair
pulled back into a ponytail. She was wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt.
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Timely Warning: Off-Campus Sexual Assault
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department received information that during the early
morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 14,
2009, a female student reported a sexual assault did occur at an off campus residence.
The incident is under investigation.
Timely Warning: Robbery
Monday, October 26, 2009
The
University of Toledo Police Department has received information of a robbery that
occurred Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2009. The female victim
reported she was walking on the walk path in the flatlands around 6:40 p.m. when she
was approached by a male suspect who grabbed her cell phone
out of her hand and fled.
Witnesses to the incident chased the suspect and briefly detained him near Wolfe Hall. Other witnesses equipped with cameras were able to photograph the suspect. The suspect -- pictured above -- threatened to harm the witnesses and was released and fled. No weapons were observed and the cell phone was recovered.
The following suspect description was provided: young black male, 6 ft tall, 200 lbs,
dark complexion, a small, thin, goatee beard.
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Timely Warning: Robbery -- SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Monday, October 19, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has arrested two non-student suspects in
connection with the robbery which occurred during the early
morning hours of September 27, 2009 near McComas Village. Christian Dale, age 20,
of Toledo was apprehended and charged with robbery and
felonious assault, both 2nd degree felonies. Cliffton Dale, age 21, of Toledo has
also been apprehended and charged with felonious assault.
The case remains open and more arrests are likely.
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Timely Warning: Robbery
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of a robbery which occurred October 7. The male victim reported around 12:10 p.m., while walking to class from the Bancroft Hills neighborhood, he was approached by a man at Montebello and Farnham Road and asked for the time. The victim provided the time without incident and continued walking toward campus.
The individual subsequently followed the victim across Douglas Road and down the embankment toward Lot 3. The suspect then asked to borrow the victim’s cell phone. The victim complied and the suspect began to leave with the phone. When the victim asked the suspect where he was going with his phone, the suspect indicated “I have a blade on me” and left the scene. No weapons were observed.
The following suspect description was provided: young black male, 5’8” - 5’10” in height, 170 to 180 lbs, dark complexion, possibly a small goatee beard.
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Timely Warning: Robberies
Monday, September 28, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department has received information of two robberies occurring over the weekend. The incidents are thought to be unrelated.
OnSept. 26 at 2:35 a.m., a robbery was reported to Toledo Police by two male victims. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of Wyndhurst Road in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood. A physical altercation did take place however no weapons were reported. One victim did seek medical treatment. A wallet was taken. The suspects were described as 2- 3 black males. If you have any information about this crime contact Toledo Police Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.
OnSept. 27 at 3:19 a.m., two male victims reported a robbery to University of Toledo Police. The incident occurred on the walk path near McComas Village. A physical altercation between the suspects and victims took place however no weapons were reported. The victims refused medical treatment. A set of keys and a debit card were taken. The suspects fled north on foot through the wooded area along the McComas village walk path. The suspects were described as 6 -7 black males, some wearing hooded sweatshirts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------Timely Warning: Off-Campus Sexual Assault
Friday, September 28, 2009
The University of Toledo Police Department received information that during the early morning hours of Sept. 26, a female student reported a sexual assault occurred at an off-campus bar. The incident is under investigation.
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