--- University Hights Neighborhood Association - NET Message --------------- From: Hand, Greg (handgl) [mailto:HANDGL@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:22 AM Subject: Robberies Reported Off Campus To: University of Cincinnati Community From: Eugene R. Ferrara Director of Public Safety Cincinnati Police have recently received several reports of robberies and/or attempted robberies that have occurred on Clifton Ave. between Martin Luther King Dr. and Dixsmyth Avenue. The suspect is a Male Black 30-40 years of age, 5'6" to 6'0" tall, thin build. He has a thin moustache with graying hair. He wears dark clothing, described as a black sweatshirt with a hoodie in at least two of the offenses. During the offense the suspect approaches victim from behind, indicates he has a gun and says he will shoot the victim if his orders are ignored. The suspect then demands that the victim give up money and or ATM cards. The victim is then told to run in one direction while the suspect runs in the opposite direction. The majority of victims have been walking alone after dark. If you have any information regarding these offenses, please contact Cincinnati Police, District Five at 352-3578 or call Crime Stoppers at 352-3040. Cincinnati Police and University of Cincinnati Police suggest walking in groups and using well lighted paths of travel whenever possible. Eugene R. Ferrara Associate Vice President for Administrative and Business Services Director of Public Safety University of Cincinnati Tel 513-556-4951 Fax 513-556-4940 gene.ferrara@xxxxxx --- End --------------------------------------------------------------------