Safety and Crime Alerts

Timely warning for an on-campus burglary

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a burglary that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 11:51 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, at Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 S. Kansas Expressway. An individual entered the property and stole equipment from a storage building.

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:

  • Do not leave doors unlocked. If you leave your room even for a moment, make sure the door is locked.
  • Report suspicious individuals to the Springfield Police Department at 9-1-1 or to University Safety at 417-836-5509.
  • Do not attempt to confront suspicious persons.
  • If you have information concerning these incidents, you are encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance. If you want to remain anonymous, you may report information to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or www.P3tips.com.

 

Police investigate shooting near campus

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 1200 block of east Cherry Street. According to police, it appears there was a dispute between neighbors, which led to the shooting. Police indicated this was an isolated incident and there is not a threat to campus.

Off campus robbery

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On June 11, 2021 at 8:10 a.m., a white male with a mohawk entered the Glo dry cleaner, 530 S. National Ave, and gave a note to the clerk. The note read that the suspect had a gun and demanded money. The clerk did not see a gun and gave the male a small amount of cash. The suspect left and headed north bound on National Ave. Springfield Police officers responded to the area and began looking for the suspect.

Shortly after 9:00 a.m., an MSU substation officer located the suspect north of campus and arrested him

 

Timely Warning for an on campus rape.

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The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a rape that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, on lot 40, 213 S. Jefferson. A female was forced into a vehicle parked on lot 40 and sexually assaulted by a male she did not know. Neither individual is affiliated with Missouri State University.

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:

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim.  Below are some safety suggestions for all members of our community to consider that could prevent harm:

  • Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.

 

  • Trust your instincts and do not ignore signs of trouble. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong: leave quickly, ask for help if there is someone nearby, or call 9-1-1.

 

 

 

  • Stay with the crowd. Less bad things happen when you are with people you know and trust.

 

  • Watch out for your friends and have them watch out for you.

 

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

 

At Missouri State University we are committed to a safe environment for all students. To learn more about Missouri State University’s Sexual Assault resources visit:

https://www.missouristate.edu/titleix/

http://missouristate.edu/greendot

Campus Safety Alert for an off campus shooting

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The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is investigating a report of a motor vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Grand & National Avenue. The accident occurred just after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. The SPD officers arrived and found a vehicle that had crashed near Grand and National Avenue. Inside the vehicle, they found an individual with a gunshot wound. The SPD closed the intersections of Bear & National and Grand & National to investigate the accident. During the investigation, the SPD learned that a shooting occurred at a location in north Springfield. The accident occurred while the occupants of the crashed vehicle were transporting the victim to the hospital.

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

  • If you witness a motor vehicle accident, contact the Springfield Police Department at 9-1-1.
  • If you have information about criminal activity, report it anonymously the crime stoppers tip line at 417-869-8477.