MIT CAMPUS POLICE

SPECIAL BULLETIN

On Tuesday, October 19, 1993 at approximately 2:30 am an MIT student was the victim of an armed robbery at the entrance of Ashdown House on the Amherst St. side. As the victim was walking toward the Ashdown entrance, a suspect approached the victim and placed a knife against his side, demanding the victim's wallet. When the victim told the suspect he did not have a wallet, the suspect searched the victim and removed $4 cash from his pockets. The suspect then fled onto Massachusetts Ave. The victim was unharmed.

The victim described his assailant as follows: black male; approximately 20 years old; 5'9"; thin build; wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.

This is the fourth incident of armed robbery since October 16, 1993. The MIT Police Department has increased police patrols during the late night hours and has requested additional patrol assistance on the perimeter of the campus from the Cambridge Police.

The MIT Campus Police Crime Prevention Unit recommends the following:

• Be aware that if you choose to walk there is greater safety walking in numbers, rather than alone.
• If you need to travel a short distance between campus buildings after dark and feel concerned, call Campus Police for a personal safety escort. (3-2996)
• If you are the victim of robbery, DO NOT FIGHT TO HOLD ONTO YOUR PROPERTY.
• If you see suspicious activity or if you become a victim immediately call the MIT Campus Police. Dial "100" from any campus telephone or utilize one of the BLUE EMERGENCY TELEPHONES located across campus. (Or from off campus dial 253-1212)
• Utilize the Safe Ride when traveling after hours. The Safe Ride operates from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am Sunday to Thursday and until 4:00 am Friday and Saturday. After those hours contact the MIT Police for a safety escort to recognized MIT living groups. schedules are available at MIT Police headquarters, W31-215 or by calling 3-9755, or email: crimbite@mit.edu