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/

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/

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:

• 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.

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.