The first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state and the second death in the United States caused by the virus were recently confirmed. These developments, combined with news over the weekend of the pace at which the virus is spreading, have understandably been cause for concern among members of the Syracuse University community and the greater Central New York region.
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On Monday, January 27, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a student contacted the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to report a robbery. The student says the incident happened at 6:30 p.m., when the suspect – an unknown male – approached the student asking to borrow money because his car ran out of gas. As the student opened their wallet, the suspect grabbed it, took cash and discarded the wallet on the ground. The suspect then fled out of Huntington Hall and headed north on University Avenue and then west on Marshall Street.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’10 wearing a black Verizon jacket and blue jeans.
If you were in the vicinity at the time and witnessed the incident, 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 for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.
If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident on or near campus, please know that there are resources available to you. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.
This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
On Monday, January 27th, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., DPS received a report of a robbery that occurred at Huntington Hall. The Syracuse Police Department and the Department of Public Safety are on the scene and investigating this incident. We ask that you stay away from the area, at this time and that you call DPS at 315.443.2224, should you have information regarding this incident. More information to follow.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
I am writing this afternoon to request your assistance in locating a missing member of our campus community.
Allan Gonzalez, a senior in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was last seen in the City of Syracuse on January 18, 2020. No one has heard from him since. We are deeply concerned about his safety and well-being.
Allan is 22-years-old, and described as 5’11’, 175 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion. He resides off-campus.
The Syracuse Police Department is the lead agency on this case and is currently conducting a missing person investigation. If you have any information about Allan’s whereabouts, please immediately contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5222.
Sincerely,
Chief Bobby Maldonado
Department of Public Safety Identifies Individual Responsible for January 21 Bias Incident
The individual responsible for the anti-Semitic graffiti in the lower level of Bird Library has been identified and referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Department of Public Safety announced today.
In accordance with federal privacy laws, we will not be sharing the identity of the individual. However, this development should serve as a reminder that these incidents will be investigated vigorously and individuals will be held responsible in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct, as well as pertinent laws.
The Department of Public Safety continues to actively investigate the series of bias incidents that occurred on campus in the fall semester. And, thanks to the generosity of a concerned donor, a reward is available for those who provide information that leads to the identification of a responsible individual. Please call the DPS at 315.443.2224 to share any information. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.
