Public Safety Notices

On Monday, February 11, at 6:15 p.m., it was reported that an unknown male was found in the office of a faculty member at the Whitman School of Management. When observed, the male quickly left the area without incident. Besides the fact that this individual was trespassing on University property, no other crime was reported, at this time.

The male is described as 5’7” to 5’9”, thin build, 17 to 20 years of age, dressed in a puffy black coat, gray sweatshirt and sweatpants and was last seen leaving the west entrance of the building, toward University Avenue.

DPS detectives are actively investigating this incident. If you have information about this incident please contact the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224.

As a reminder, please keep in mind these safety strategies:

• Always lock your windows and doors, even if you are only going to be away from your room or office for a short period of time.
• Keep your personal belongings with you! Never leave cell phones, laptops, wallets or other valuables behind—it only takes a few seconds for someone to walk away with them.
• If you see something suspicious, please report it to the Department of Public Safety.

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, at approximately 12:40 a.m., three students reported being approached by an unknown female in the 800 block of Ackerman Avenue. The students say the female displayed what appeared to be a silver handgun and struck the students with the gun. The suspect fled the scene on foot, heading north on Ackerman Avenue towards Euclid Avenue. All three students sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

If you were in the vicinity at the time of this incident, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks for your help in identifying the suspect. Female, early 20s, brown shoulder length hair, wearing a gray jacket and dark pants. No further description was provided.

If you have 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 for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.

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, February 9, 2019 at approximately 12:40 a.m., DPS received a report of an assault that occurred at the 800 block of Ackerman Avenue. A handgun was possibly displayed. 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 Thursday, December 13, 2018, members of the Syracuse University community reported receiving a fraudulent email scam relating to Bitcoin. This scam is currently happening across the country and the messages are very similar in nature. This scam is being investigated by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. There is no threat to the Syracuse University community but we wanted you to be aware so you can remain vigilant when opening your email.

Please direct questions or concerns to the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224.

As a follow-up to the Public Safety Notice distributed earlier this afternoon, the Syracuse Police Department and the SU Department of Public Safety (DPS) have taken into custody three individuals suspected to be involved with a dispute and attempted robbery in an apartment in the 500 block of Slocum Drive.

When the first DPS officer arrived on the scene, he spotted three individuals who appeared to be related to the incident, which was reported by a student in the apartment. The three individuals were questioned on the scene, detained and later transferred to the custody of the Syracuse Police Department. None of the individuals are affiliated with Syracuse University.

A fourth suspect fled the scene on foot in an easterly direction away from campus. The male suspect is described as wearing an all-black jump suit and black hat. No further description is available at this time. The scene is now clear and normal activity may resume.

No injuries were reported and no property was stolen.

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 for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.

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.