Public Safety Notice: Off Campus Sexual Offenses, 10/26/2015

For the protection and safety of SU students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety releases the following alert:

Two Off Campus Sexual Offenses

SPD Cases # 15-516989 and 15-517064

Sunday, October 25, 2015

DPS received the following information on October 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. A student reported while walking in the 700 block of S. Crouse Ave. she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male and pulled to the sidewalk along the North side of Bruegger’s Bagel. The male then attempted to kiss the student. The student refused and the male then placed his hand down the front of the student’s pants and forcibly touched the student’s private area. Another student approached the area and pulled the student away from the suspect. The suspect fled on foot East on Marshall St. No injuries were reported. SPD Case # 15-516989

DPS asks your help in identifying the suspect if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspect:

Male, 25 years of age, 5’ 9” tall, shoulder length dark hair, dark clothing, no further description.

Sunday, October 25, 2015 at approximately 1:30 a.m. – 700 block of Euclid Ave. DPS received the following information on October 25, 2015 at 8:15 p.m. A student reported she was forcibly touched by an unknown male in the 700 block of Euclid Ave. The student reported she was walking alone when she was approached from behind and pulled behind a hedge of bushes. The suspect forcibly touched the student’s private area through her clothing and then turned her around exposing himself to her. The suspect then struck the student with his elbow causing the student to sustained a black eye and bloody lip. During the struggle with the suspect the student kicked the suspect in the groin causing him to let her go. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction of travel. SPD Case #15-517064

DPS asks your help in identifying the suspect if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspect:

Male, mid 30’s, 5’ 10” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, no further description.

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