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Campus Safety Alert for an off campus shooting

November 1, 2020 by Andrew Englert

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.

Filed Under: Campus Safety Notice

Timely Warning for an on campus robbery

August 18, 2020 by Andrew Englert

The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of robbery that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 9:35 p.m. on Monday, August 17, on the sidewalk outside of JQH Arena. A vehicle stopped on JQH Parkway, the suspect exited the passenger side of the vehicle, approached the two students, and took the victim’s belongings. The suspect returned to the vehicle, the vehicle headed south on JQH Parkway, turned around at the Plaster Student Union. And departed campus north bound on JQH Parkway. A weapon was not displayed.

The suspect is described as a black male, with short hair, wearing a black jacket with a white ‘V’ on the front, and long pants. The victims were unable to describe the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle is compact car, possibly a dark colored 1990’s model Pontiac Grand Am.

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:

  • Become familiar with the Bear Line Shuttle schedule. You can find more information at: https://www.missouristate.edu/transportation/bearline/.
  • If you feel uncomfortable walking on campus, call for a safewalk. Learn more at: https://www.missouristate.edu/safety/safe-walk.htm.
  • 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.

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Timely Warning for an on campus motor vehicle theft

August 12, 2020 by Andrew Englert

Since July 28, there have been five motor vehicle thefts reported on or near campus. Three of the incidents occurred at student organizations on Elm Street and two incidents occurred on campus parking lots. Three of the vehicles did not show any sign of forced entry, one vehicle was entered by force, and the keys were left in the last vehicle.

The incidents were reported to the Springfield Police Department. One vehicle was recovered and a suspect was arrested during the recovery of the vehicle. The Springfield Police Department is investigating the incidents.

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

Filed Under: Timely Warning

Campus Safety Notice Off Campus Robbery

February 12, 2020 by Andrew Englert

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

 

Filed Under: Campus Safety Notice

Clery Timely Warning Notice – Motor Vehicle Theft

January 17, 2020 by Andrew Englert

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

Filed Under: Timely Warning

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