Crime Is taking over Cornell

Check out all these alerts Ive been getting in my mailbox. Apparently this is like the most crime alerts that have ever been sent in one month at Cornell. I dont even know if these damn things are useful. Ive set them up to be blocked as spam now. Im really worried, theres two short black guys mugging people without weapons, chicks fighting each other in the street (I really would have liked to see that one), and morons being robbed cuz they leave their door and windows unlocked when they leave. What kind of town am I living in?

Aug 30, 2005

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a strong armed robbery that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m., Aug. 29, near the intersection of Campus Road and Mary Ann Wood Drive, below West Avenue. The male victim was walking on Campus Road when he was approached by two male subjects. The victim reported that one subject asked him a question, then both physically assaulted him, taking the duffel bag he was carrying. The suspects were last seen running east on Campus Road. The victim described his attackers was being two black males, both approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and approximately 17 years of age. The victim was treated at Cayuga Medical Center for minor injuries.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the IthacaPolice Department at 272-9973, or dial 911 in case of an emergency. Suspicious activity on the Cornell Campus should be reported to the Cornell Police at 255-1111 (5-1111 on campus), or dial 911 in case of an emergency.

Students are reminded that, while walking at night, to avoid darkened areas and try and walk in pairs. Students may also use the Cornell Blue Light Escort Service. Requests for this service can be made by dialing 255-7373 (5-7373 on campus).

August 29, 2005

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a robbery/assault that occurred in the 300 block of College Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at approximately 1:30 a.m. The female student victim was walking with friends when she was assaulted by a group of females. The suspects reportedly punched the victim several times and tore her clothing. The victim also
reported that a Cornell employee attempted to assist her and was assaulted by a group of males. The victim reported that the group who assaulted her were several black females and one white female. The victim further described one of her attackers as being a heavy-set black female wearing glasses and having braids in her hair.

Aug. 25, 2005

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating several burglaries that have occurred in the Collegetown area in the past week. Residences have been entered in the 100 block of Catherine Street, 100 block of Highland Place and 100 block of Stewart Avenue. Among items taken were a laptop computer, iPods and wallets. In most cases, entry into the apartments was gained through unlocked doors or unlocked windows.

Students are reminded to keep their doors and windows secured.