Safety and Crime Alerts

Campus Safety Notice Off Campus Robbery

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At approximately 1:15 a.m. a robbery was reported at the Break Time gas station located at Grand and National. A white male, described as in his thirties, with a mustache and wearing a dark hoodie, entered the store, grabbed a cash register and displayed a weapon that was not a firearm. The suspect then exited the store and headed east toward Glenstone.

No one was injured during the incident. The Springfield Police Department is investigating this incident.

Tips

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Report suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Department at 9-1-1

 

Clery Timely Warning Notice – Motor Vehicle Theft

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On January 13, 2020, a Missouri State University student reported a motor vehicle theft. The student reported the vehicle was locked in Lot 21, located north of Hutchens House, on January 12, 2020. They returned to their vehicle on the afternoon of January 13, 2020 and found the vehicle missing.

On January 17, 2020, a Missouri State University student reported a motor vehicle theft from lot 15, located east of JQH Arena. The vehicle was locked when it was parked on December 16, 2019.

These incidents are being investigated by the Springfield Police Department. Campus security cameras caught both incidents and the information has been provided to the Springfield Police Department.

If you have any information concerning this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

REMINDER:

  • Always lock your vehicle
  • Remove your keys and items of value from your vehicle
  • If you see suspicious activity, contact Springfield Police at 9-1-1
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Clery Timely Warning Notice – Robbery

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of robbery that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, on the lawn on the south east corner of Elm and Kimbrough. Two students were walking through the area, when a suspect appeared from an unknown direction and hit one of the students multiple times. A second suspect then displayed a firearm and demanded the student’s wallet. The victim and the other student fled east on Elm Street and reported the incident to a Springfield Police Officer driving on Elm Street. The suspects fled south on Kimbrough.

The first suspect is described as white male, in his 20’s, 6’2” tall, thin build, clean shaven, wearing black clothing, and a black baseball hat.  The second suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, 5’8” tall, thin build, wearing a black hoodie, thick eye brows, brown hair.

If you have any information concerning this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

REMINDER:

 

 

  • Travel well-lit, busy routes.

 

  • When possible, travel in groups during hours of darkness.

 

  • Be aware of your surroundings and alert to suspicious activity.

 

  • If you see suspicious activity, contact Springfield Police at 9-1-1.

 

This notice is distributed in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

 

 

Clery Timely Warning Notice – Robbery

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of robbery that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 12:05 a.m. on Friday, December 6, on the sidewalk on Cherry Street south of Juanita K Hammons Hall. Two suspects approached the victim and demanded the victim’s wallet and threatened the victim. The victim gave the suspects his wallet and the suspects departed north. A weapon was not displayed.

The first suspect is described as a white male, 20-25 years old, thin build, 5’11”to 6’ tall,  wearing dark clothing and a gray stocking cap and the second suspect is described as a white male, 20-25 years old, thin build 5’7” to 5’10” tall, wearing a dark shirt, light colored pants, and a dark stocking cap.

If you have any information concerning this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

REMINDER:

 

 

  • Travel well-lit, busy routes.

 

  • When possible, travel in groups during hours of darkness.

 

  • Be aware of your surroundings and alert to suspicious activity.

 

  • If you see suspicious activity, contact Springfield Police at 9-1-1.

 

This notice is distributed in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

 

 

Reported Motor Vehicle Theft

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On October 29, 2019, a student reported that their vehicle was broken into and that the ignition was tampered with while parked in Bear Park North, located west of Juanita K Hammons Hall. The vehicle was locked when it was parked on October 29, 2019.

On October 22, 2019, a Missouri State University student reported a motor vehicle theft. The student reported the vehicle was locked in Lot 31, located east of Juanita K Hammons Hall, on October 18, 2019. They returned to their vehicle on the afternoon of October 22, 2019 and found the vehicle missing.

These incidents are being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.

Photos of suspects:

Suspect 1

Suspect 1

Suspect 2

Suspect 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspect descriptions

Suspect 1- White male, jeans, black jersey with gold number gray hood, light colored shoes, black backpack

Suspect 2- White male, beard orange hat, jeans, dark shoes, and a dark back pack

Reminder:

Always lock your vehicle

Remove your keys and items of value from your vehicle

Report suspicious activity to University Safety at 417-836-5509

Subscribe to Safety First blog at https://blogs.missouristate.edu/safety/