To: All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff &
All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu>
From: "Chief of Police Barbara O'Connor" <dpscomments@illinois.edu>
Reply-To: dps-mail@illinois.edu
Subject: CRIME-ALERT
<![CDATA[INCIDENT: Disorderly Conduct - Unlawful Restraint
OCCURRED: October 14, 2010, 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Madigan Lab, 1201 W. Gregory, Urbana
BRIEF DETAILS:
The University of Illinois Police has received a report of a disorderly
conduct and unlawful restraint that occurred at Madigan Lab (1201 W.
Gregory, Urbana).
On October 19, 2010 at approximately 1:00 p.m., the University of
Illinois Police Department was contacted by an individual who was the
victim of this incident. The victim advised that on October 14, 2010 at
approximately 3:30 p.m. she was in the first floor women's restroom of
Madigan Lab in a locked stall. While in the stall the victim noticed a
male individual standing in front of the stall door which had been
opened. The victim attempted to close the stall door as the offender
continued to attempt entry into the stall by pushing against the door.
The victim was able to push the door shut and secure the stall when
another female entered the restroom. The offender then entered another
stall and left the restroom after the other female exited. The victim
was alarmed and disturbed by this incident. Although the offender's
intent is unknown, University Police are issuing this crime alert for
community awareness.
OFFENDER DESCRIPTIONS:
The offender was described as a black male with a thin build -
approximately 6'00 to 6'02 tall with black hair containing short
dreadlocks. The offender was wearing a black dress shirt with white
stripes, blue jeans and black shoes. The offender was also described as
having small scars on his face possibly from past acne.
POLICE RESPONSE:
The University of Illinois Police Department is actively working to
identify and apprehend the offender in this incident. Witnesses to this
event or those in the surrounding area at the time with information are
encouraged to contact University Police. Females using public restrooms
should use a heightened awareness and report any suspicious individuals.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
Members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to follow these
safety tips to decrease their potential for becoming a victim:
- Stay alert - call the police immediately to report suspicious activity.
- Trust your instincts - if it does not feel right, call for help.
- Avoid walking alone at night. Travel in groups when possible and
always walk in well-lit, heavily traveled areas.
- Turn down your electronic devices. Excessive volume or use of
electronic devices (iPods, PDAs, cell phones, etc.) can distract you from
a potential safety hazard.
- Drink responsibly - remember your ability to respond is diminished by
over-consumption of alcohol.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Anyone with information about this incident should call the University of
Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216.
Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by
calling 217-373-TIPS or online at:
http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/
Crimes in progress, reporting of suspicious individuals or any event
requiring a police response should be reported to our regional dispatch
center by calling 9-1-1.
Crime prevention information can be found on the University of Illinois
Division of Public Safety website at
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/campussafety.html
Updates to crime alerts can also be found at
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu
Information regarding our commitment to continually enhance campus safety
can be found at http://publicsafety.illinois.edu/enhance.html
Barbara R. O'Connor, J.D.
Executive Director of Public Safety
Chief of Police
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu
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