Public Safety Notices 2020

On Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) requested the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to assist a student who was reportedly robbed at the corner of Harrison and Ostrom Avenues just before 12:20 a.m. The student says an unknown male got out of his vehicle before approaching the student and stealing their phone. The suspect then got back into the vehicle and headed south on Ostrom Ave.

The suspect is described as a male, in his early 20s, wearing a gray shirt. He was driving a red SUV.

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 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.

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.

The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred in the east campus neighborhood during the semester break. During this time, from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, 13 incidents were reported to SPD. While it is unclear if these incidents are related, SPD reports that, in each instance, the alleged burglars have entered properties through unlocked windows and doors.

To enhance your safety and protect your personal space and belongings, we recommend taking the following steps:

• Lock all exterior doors and windows – even when you are home.
• Report all suspicious people, activity and behavior immediately.
• Store valuable items in secure places and lock interior doors when you are out.
• Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5222. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information to the Department of Public Safety, 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.