Public Safety Notices 2021

On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at approximately 12:43 a.m., a vehicle was stolen from an off-campus residence in the 900 block of Ackerman Ave. The vehicle, a black 2008 GMC Envoy was parked behind the house with its keys sitting inside. That’s when the suspects reportedly made off with it, colliding with houses on both sides of the driveway as they drove away. The vehicle was last seen heading north on Ackerman Ave.

The suspects are described as three males; no further description is available at this time. No injuries were reported.

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 Saturday August 28, 2021 at approximately 12:43 AM, DPS received a report of a Stolen Vehicle that occurred at Ackerman Ave and Stratford Ave. 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.

On Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a student was the victim of an attempted robbery in the 900 block of E. Genesee Street. The student reported while attempting to sell their laptop computer, the suspect – an unknown male – displayed what appeared to be a black colored handgun and attempted to take the laptop computer without rendering payment. The suspect was unsuccessful and fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a teenage male, wearing pajama style black pants, a red jacket and white sneakers and was last seen fleeing northbound on S. Crouse Ave. between E. Fayette St. and Erie Blvd. East.

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 or via the Rave Guardian app.

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 Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a student was the victim of an attempted robbery in the 900 block of E. Genesee Street. The student reported while attempting to sell their laptop computer, the suspect – an unknown male – displayed what appeared to be a black colored handgun and attempted to take the laptop computer without rendering payment. The suspect was unsuccessful and fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a teenage male, wearing pajama style black pants, a red jacket and white sneakers and was last seen fleeing northbound on S. Crouse Ave. between E. Fayette St. and Erie Blvd. East.

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 or via the Rave Guardian app.

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 Friday, June 4, 2021 at approximately 6:41 p.m., the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) received a report of an attempted armed robbery that occurred on the 900 block of East Genesee St. An individual reported that the suspect displayed what appeared to be a silver handgun and demanded their belongings. 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.