Safety and Crime Alerts

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

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Reported Motor Vehicle Theft

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On May 21, 2019, a Missouri State University employee reported a motor vehicle theft. The employee reported that the vehicle was left overnight in Lot 8, which is on the west side of Greenwood School. The employee returned to their vehicle this morning and found the vehicle missing.

Last week, a vehicle was stolen from parking lot 29, which is located at the corner of National Avenue and Bear Boulevard.

These incidents are being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.

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

Reported Aggravated Assault

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At 4:45 p.m. this afternoon, an individual interrupted two suspects breaking into his vehicle. The incident occurred at Bear Park South at the corner of Grand Street and Holland Avenue. The individual confronted the suspects and they threatened him with a knife. The  individual fled the area and was briefly pursued by the suspects.

The suspects continued out of Bear Park south and headed south on Holland away from campus.

Suspect one is described as a white male wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans, about 6 feet tall and average build.

Suspect two is described as a white male wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans, average build and brownish/red facial hair.

The Springfield Police Department responded to the incident and is currently in the area investigating.

Reminder:

  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • If you see someone in or around your vehicle, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.
  • If you see this individual, stay away and contact the Springfield Police at 9-1-1.
  • 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.

 

Reported Motor Vehicle Theft

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On the afternoon of January 3, 2018, an individual reported a motor vehicle theft. The individual reported that the vehicle was locked in Lot 52 (at the corner of Walnut Street and Kimbrough Avenue) earlier in the morning. They returned to their vehicle this afternoon and found the vehicle missing.

Earlier this week an individual attempted to steal a motorcycle from Bear Park North.

These incidents are being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.

Reminder:

Always lock your vehicle

Remove your keys and items of value from your vehicle

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