For the protection and safety of SU students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety releases the following alert:
Off Campus Residential Armed Robbery
SPD Cases # 15-492774
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
200 block of Ostrom Ave
Three students reported an armed robbery that occurred off campus. The students reported while at home in their off campus apartment, located several blocks off campus in the 200 block of Ostrom Ave, they heard a knock at their front door, when they opened the door, two unknown males, wearing surgical masks pushed their way into the apartment. Both suspects displayed handguns and a knife, demanded the victim’s car keys, wallets and cell phones. The suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle in an unknown direction.
The proceeds from the robbery were recovered shortly after by the SPD off campus in the City of Syracuse. No injuries were reported.
DPS asks for your help in identifying a suspect if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspects: 2 Males, late 20’s, 5’10 to 6’0 tall, 160 lbs, both suspects were wearing black hooded sweatshirts, black pants, surgical masks, and displayed handguns and knife.
For an interactive map of the incident location, refer to the Google Map.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at (315) 443-2224.
If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information to DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.
For your safety, please remember:
- Take advantage of the CENTRO and Birnie Bus services. Taxi services are also available.
- After dark, take advantage of the free safety escort services available through the Department of Public Safety. Both walking
and shuttle services are available to students, staff, and faculty at SU or SUNY-ESF. Call 443-SAFE (7233) for more
information about these services.Walk, bike or jog in groups of three or more, away from bushes, cars, and other objects a suspect could hide behind. - Plan your walking travel times by avoiding late to early morning hours.
- Be aware of your surroundings: look and listen. Headphones and cell phones can create tunnel vision.
- Travel in well-lit and populated areas. Keep porch lights on at night.
- Download the LiveSafe app on your Android or iOS smart phone. The app provides a virtual escort feature you can use with friends and quick links to important public safety information. Set the app to Syracuse University and sign up with your syr.edu email address!
- Don’t approach strangers or let them get close to you. If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. Go toward an open business or lighted house.
- Have your house or car keys in hand before you reach your door.
- Know where campus blue light alarms are and how to use them.
- If someone tries to rob you, don’t resist. Give up your property, not your life. If you are in a safe place to do so, attempt to get a description of the suspect(s) and any associated vehicles or license plate numbers.
- IMMEDIATELY report emergencies or suspicious activities, persons and vehicles.
For Public Safety dial 315-443-2224 or #78 (from a cell phone); if you are in a situation where you cannot safely make a phone call, send a text message to 711@syr.edu; for Syracuse Police, dial 911. Your quick reporting may help prevent others from becoming victims.
This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act