Public Safety Alert
In the past week five street crimes occurred in areas around the IIT campus, most along 33rd Street
- At 33rd Street and LaSalle there was an attempted strong arm robbery on May 22 at 2:45pm. A group of juveniles approached an individual and then punched the individual in an attempt to take a shoulder bag from the individual before fleeing from the area to the CTA Red Line.
- At 33rd Street and LaSalle another incident occurred where an individual was punched on May 26 at 5:50pm. A group of juveniles approached the individual and then punched the individual before fleeing from the area to the CTA Red Line.
- On 33rd Street near Michigan a strong-armed robbery occurred on May 27 at 9:15pm. A vehicle pulled up and five offenders jumped out and punched the individual and took a laptop and I-Phone before fleeing. Four of the offenders were pursued and taken into custody by Public Safety.
- On the Wabash Fire Lane near the Tennis Courts an incident occurred where an individual was punched on May 28 at 11:45am. Several juveniles approached the individual from behind and one of the juveniles then punched the individual before fleeing.
- On the CTA Green Line Platform a strong-arm robbery was committed on May 29 at about 6:30pm. A group of juveniles approached the individual, threw a jacket over his head, punched him and took an MP3 Player before fleeing the area.
In response to these incidents Public Safety has redirected patrols to the street and outside areas around the campus and has requested special attention to this area from the Chicago Police.
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind and encourage you to follow these common sense tips to enhance your personal safety:
- Plan your way in advance. Use only well lit and well traveled routes, especially at night. Avoid taking shortcuts.
- Do not walk alone. Walking in groups is safer.
- Be aware of your surroundings and environment - do not talk or text on a cell phone, or walk with earphones on.
- Keep at least one hand free - do not carry too many items or packages.
- Call Public Safety for on campus escorts or come to Public Safety in Farr Hall for off campus escorts to Lake Meadows, Prairie Shores and South Commons.
- Don't let a property crime result in physical harm. Your belongings can be replaced; you cannot.
- Report all suspicious activity or persons immediately to Public Safety at 312.808.6363 or the Chicago Police by calling 911.
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