SAFETY ALERT 24-002

Date/Time of Incident: March 3 at 2:15 a.m.

Location of Incident: 200 Block of Melwood Avenue

Type of Incident: Sexual Assault / Robbery

Description of Incident: On March 3, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a report of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred off campus in the 200 block of Melwood Avenue. The victim (who is not affiliated with CMU) stated that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown suspect who displayed a knife and threatened her with it, eventually taking her cell phone after a brief struggle. After the assault, the suspect fled and the victim returned to her apartment and contacted police. The victim was transported to the hospital for moderate but non-life-threatening injuries. The assault took place in an alleyway in the 200 block of Melwood Avenue.

Since this incident occurred off campus, the investigation is being handled by the City of Pittsburgh Police Department. If you have any information to share regarding this incident, please contact the City of Pittsburgh Police by calling 9-1-1 or 412-422-6520 (Reference CCR #240044729).

General Prevention and Safety Tips:

• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Do not fight with an assailant who attempts to steal your belongings.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

Sincerely,
Chief of Aaron V. Lauth
Chief of Police
Carnegie Mellon University Police Department

The purpose of CMU Crime and Safety Alerts is to increase community awareness by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on (Crime Alerts) or near (Safety Alerts) campus. This awareness aids in the prevention of future crimes and provides our campus community the information they need to make informed decisions about their own safety. Crime and Safety Alerts will not include the names of victims or identifying information of suspects, unless approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Vice President for Operations. For more information, visit cmu.edu/police.Police

• Keep all residential doors and windows locked at all times.
• Keep your important belongings, currency, jewelry and electronics in a secure area, such as a safe or lockbox.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

CRIME ALERT 23-002

Date/Time of Incident: November 17th @ 12:49 a.m.

Location of Incident: 5000 Block of Forbes Avenue

Type of Incident: Aggravated Assault

Description of Incident: On November 17th at 12:49 am, CMU Police assisted the City of Pittsburgh Police and University of Pittsburgh Police with the investigation of multiple reports of aggravated assault with an airsoft/pellet gun in the Oakland area.

At 12:57 am, while officers were searching the area for the suspects, a CMU Security Officer reported that he was struck on the arm by a pellet while walking along the sidewalk in the 5000 block of Forbes Avenue. It appeared that the pellet was fired by someone in a passing vehicle. The Security Officer was not injured as a result of being struck by the projectile.

Through the investigation, a suspect vehicle was identified as possibly being involved in the incident on Forbes Avenue as well as similar incidents in other locations in the Oakland area.

Investigators continue to attempt to track down the occupants of the vehicle and the identity of person who discharged the airsoft/pellet gun.

If you have any information to share regarding these incidents, please contact the CMU Police by calling (412) 268-2323.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:

• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

Sincerely,

Aaron V. Lauth
Chief of Police
Carnegie Mellon University Police Department

The purpose of CMU Crime and Safety Alerts is to increase community awareness by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on (Crime Alerts) or near (Safety Alerts) campus. This awareness aids in the prevention of future crimes and provides our campus community the information they need to make informed decisions about their own safety. Crime and Safety Alerts will not include the names of victims or identifying information of suspects, unless approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Vice President for Operations. For more information, visit cmu.edu/police.

• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not fight with an assailant who attempts to steal your belongings.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

CRIME ALERT 22-003

Type of Incident: Thefts of e-scooters & e-bikes

Description: This Crime Alert is to inform you about recent thefts of e-scooters and e-bikes from various locations around campus.

Since November 13, CMUPD has received reports of five thefts: four e-scooters and an e-bike. It was reported that one e-scooter had its cable lock cut, while in the other four incidents no locks were used.

We urge anyone with information on these crimes to contact University Police at 412-268-2323.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:
• Always lock your scooter or bike to a fixed object with a good quality locking device, such as a U-Lock.
• Consider applying a tracking device to your scooter or bike, such as an AirTag.
• Register your scooter or bike with CMUPD by visiting our website, cmu.edu/police.

SAFETY ALERT 22004

Date/Time of Incident: October 4th @ 10:40 pm

Location of Incident: 5900 block of Alder Street

Type of Incident: Carjacking / Robbery

Description of Incident: On Tuesday, October 4th at 10:40 pm, a CMU student was exiting their vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 5900 block of Alder Street when an individual approached. The individual brandished a firearm and told the student to leave their keys in the car and run away. The student exited their vehicle, ran a few blocks away, then called 9-1-1. City of Pittsburgh and CMU Police responded and began an investigation.

This is the third reported carjacking incident that has occurred in the area during the past few weeks. The victims in two of these incidents have been CMU students. All of these incidents are under investigation by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to attempt to determine if they are related. If you have any information, or if you live in this area and have video footage that may have captured the incident, please contact the Pittsburgh Police by calling 9-1-1.

Please take extra precautions to keep yourself safe at night and do not hesitate to contact 9-1-1 or 412-268-2323 immediately if you observe anything suspicious.

CMU Safety Alerts provide a timely notification to our community about reported incidents in the area surrounding campus. CMU Safety Alerts are sent to the entire Pittsburgh campus.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:
• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not fight with an assailant who attempts to steal your belongings.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

Sincerely,
Aaron V. Lauth
Chief of Police
Carnegie Mellon University Police Department

The purpose of CMU Crime and Safety Alerts is to increase community awareness by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on (Crime Alerts) or near (Safety Alerts) campus. This awareness aids in the prevention of future crimes and provides our campus community the information they need to make informed decisions about their own safety. Crime and Safety Alerts will not include the names of victims or identifying information of suspects, unless approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Vice President for Operations. For more information, visit cmu.edu/police.

SAFETY ALERT 22003

Date/Time of Incident: September 29th @ 11:05 p.m.

Location of Incident: 700 block of College Street

Type of Incident: Carjacking / Robbery

Description of Incident: Last night, we were notified of an incident that occurred on Thursday, September 29th at 11:05 pm in the Shadyside neighborhood. A CMU student left an apartment building in the 700 block of College Street to walk to her vehicle. As she was entering her vehicle, she observed three individuals walking toward her. One individual suddenly opened her car door and pointed a gun at her stating "Give me your money!" The two other individuals tried getting into the rear doors of her vehicle, however they were locked. The first individual then told the student to get out of the car. She complied and the three individuals jumped into her car and fled down College Street toward Fifth Avenue.

Upon calling 9-1-1, City of Pittsburgh Police responded and began an investigation. The student’s vehicle was eventually found abandoned in a parking lot in the 5500 Block of Ardmore Boulevard.

This incident is under investigation by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. If you have any information, or if you live in this area and have video footage that may have captured the incident, please contact the Pittsburgh Police by calling 9-1-1.

CMU Safety Alerts provide a timely notification to our community about reported incidents in the area surrounding campus. CMU Safety Alerts are sent to the entire Pittsburgh campus.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:
• Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
• Do not fight with an assailant who attempts to steal your belongings.
• Do not approach suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
• Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles immediately to CMU Police at 412-268-2323, or when off campus to the Pittsburgh Police at 9-1-1.

Sincerely,
Aaron V. Lauth
Chief of Police
Carnegie Mellon University Police Department

The purpose of CMU Crime and Safety Alerts is to increase community awareness by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on (Crime Alerts) or near (Safety Alerts) campus. This awareness aids in the prevention of future crimes and provides our campus community the information they need to make informed decisions about their own safety. Crime and Safety Alerts will not include the names of victims or identifying information of suspects, unless approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Vice President for Operations. For more information, visit cmu.edu/police.

CRIME ALERT 22002

Date/Time of Incident: September 24th @ 12:00 p.m.

Location of Incident: Morewood Gardens Dormitory

Type of Incident: Burglary/Theft

This crime alert is to inform you about an incident that occurred at approximately 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 inside the Morewood Gardens residential building on campus.

A student reported that she was in a 1st floor practice room when an unknown suspect knocked on the door and told the student that someone was in the lobby to see her. When the student left to check the lobby, she left her belongings in the room. It is believed that the suspect then stole the student’s backpack.

Upon returning to the practice room and realizing that her backpack was missing, the student began searching for the suspect. The student located the suspect and challenged him about her missing backpack. The suspect then fled the area.

Eventually, the student’s backpack was found in an elevator. Several items of value were discovered missing from the backpack.

We urge anyone with information on this incident to contact University Police at 412-268-2323.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:
• Always keep your valuables secured.
• Contact CMUPD immediately if you observe anything suspicious.

Chief Aaron V. Lauth
Carnegie Mellon University Police

The purpose of CMU Crime and Safety Alerts is to increase community awareness by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on (Crime Alerts) or near (Safety Alerts) campus. This awareness aids in the prevention of future crimes and provides our campus community the information they need to make informed decisions about their own safety. Crime and Safety Alerts will not include the names of victims or identifying information of suspects, unless approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Vice President for Operations. For more information, visit cmu.edu/police.

CRIME ALERT 2022-001

This crime alert is to inform you about fraudulent scams involving individuals posing as United States Postal Service employees and Chinese Law Enforcement officials directed at several members of our university community.

Several students have reported receiving phone calls from persons impersonating United States Postal Service employees. These callers allege that the victims sent illegal packages to China and will face criminal charges. The victims are then contacted by phone or via Skype by individuals posing as Chinese Law Enforcement officials who speak in Mandarin and direct them to wire money or provide personal information including passport information, phone numbers, and banking accounts.

We urge anyone that is targeted in this manner to contact University Police immediately at 412268-2323.

General Prevention and Safety Tips:
• Never provide personal information to strangers.
• Don't discuss financial matters or conduct financial transactions over the phone or computer with unfamiliar parties.
• Hang up if you receive any suspicious phone calls.
• Don’t accept calls from unknown phone numbers.

Chief Aaron V. Lauth
Carnegie Mellon University Police