Type
of Alert:
Assisting
Other Agency -
Sexual Assault
/ Kidnapping
Date
and Time:
April
13, 2012
around 2:45
a.m.
Location:
5
Points
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Vehicle:
Blue
Taxi Cab
Weight:
Skinny
Other:
Beard
Incident:
At
approximately
2:45 a.m., a
student took a
cab from
5-points to
her residence.
Before being
dropped off,
the taxi
driver
solicited her
to perform
sexual acts on
him. The
victim
refused, and
the taxi
driver would
not bring her
back to her
residence. He
continued to
drive her
around and
attempted to
physically
force her to
perform sexual
acts on
him. When
she again
refused, the
driver took
her back to
her residence
and left the
area. The
subject was
described as a
skinny, white
male with a
beard driving
a blue cab.
The victim was
not physically
injured. The
case is being
investigated
by the
Columbia
Police
Department.
Members of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to law
enforcement,
or CRIMESTOPPERS at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
online, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com
Safety Tips:
- Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
- Call 911 if
a driver
diverts from a
normal route
back to your
residence. If
you cannot
speak, dial
911 and leave
the line open
to allow the
dispatcher to
hear what is
going on at
your location.
- If possible,
let a friend
know you are
leaving and
when you
expect to
arrive home.
- The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html for
more
information.
- If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well-populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing
911.
Type
of Alert: Armed
Robbery -
Update
Date
and Time:
April
1, 2012 at
12:05 AM
Incident:
City of
Columbia and
University
Police have
searched the
area. The
suspects have
not been
located at
this time, nor
has the
suspect
vehicle been
seen on
campus.
Members of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to local
law
enforcement,
or
CRIMESTOPPERS
at
1-800-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
e-mail, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com
Safety Tips:
- Travel on
major
sidewalks
along major
streets and
avoid
shortcuts.
Well lit and
well-traveled
routes are
best.
- The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more
information.
- Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
- The best
mode of travel
is by vehicle
but if you do
choose to
walk, travel
in large
groups and
never alone.
The larger the
group of
people you are
with, the
better (four
or more is
best).
- Be aware of
your
surroundings
and trust your
instincts. If
a place or
situation
doesn't feel
right, it
probably
isn't. Leave.
- If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well-populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing 911.
Type
of Alert:
Assisting
Other Agency -
Armed
Robbery
Date
and Time:
March
31, 2012
around 10:30
PM
Location:
300
Block of Main
St
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male
(2x)
Race:
Black (2x)
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Suspect
#1:
Clothing: Red
hat and red
shirt
Suspect
#2:Black
hat and black
shirt with
short dreads
Vehicle:
Red
Honda Accord
Incident:
At
approximately
10:30 p.m., a
robbery
occurred
on Main St. in
front of
Swearingen.
The suspects
presented a
weapon, struck
the victim in
the head and
stole an iPod.
The suspects
fled on foot
to a red Honda
Accord which
then left area
westbound on
Catawba St.
The victim was
not injured.
The case is
being
investigated
by the
Columbia
Police
Department.
Members
of
the Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to law
enforcement,
or
CRIMESTOPPERS
at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
online, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com
Safety Tips:
- Travel on
major
sidewalks
along major
streets and
avoid
shortcuts.
Well lit and
well-traveled
routes are
best.
- The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more
information.
- Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
- The best
mode of travel
is by vehicle
but if you do
choose to
walk, travel
in large
groups and
never alone.
The larger the
group of
people you are
with, the
better (four
or more is
best).
- Be aware of
your
surroundings
and trust your
instincts. If
a place or
situation
doesn't feel
right, it
probably
isn't. Leave.
- If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well-populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing 911.
Type
of Alert:
Assisting
Other Agency
(Columbia
Police
Department)
Armed Robbery
Date
and Time:
March
15th, 2012
around 10:30
p.m.
Location:
1900
Block of
Pendleton near
Laurens St
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male (x2)
Race:
Black (x2)
Height:
Approx. 6'
Age:
Approx.
25-30
Weight:
Approx. 160
Clothing:
Unknown
Vehicle:
Silver/light
color SUV
Other:
Clean
Shaven
Incident:
At
approximately
10:30 p.m., a
silver/light
in color SUV
pulled up
beside the
victim near
the corner of
Laurens and
Pendleton
streets. The
suspect pulled
out a handgun
and robbed the
victim. The
suspects then
immediately
fled the area
in the
vehicle. The
victim was not
injured. The
case is being
investigated
by the
Columbia
Police
Department.
Members
of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to law
enforcement,
or
CRIMESTOPPERS
at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
online, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com
Safety Tips:
- Travel on
major
sidewalks
along major
streets and
avoid
shortcuts.
Well lit and
well-traveled
routes are
best.
- The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more
information.
- Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
- The best
mode of travel
is by vehicle
but if you do
choose to
walk, travel
in large
groups and
never alone.
The larger the
group of
people you are
with, the
better (four
or more is
best).
- Be aware of
your
surroundings
and trust your
instincts. If
a place or
situation
doesn't feel
right, it
probably
isn't. Leave.
- If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well-populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing 911.
Type
of Alert:
Armed Robbery
- Update
Date
and Time:
March
1, 2012 at
12:15am
Incident:
Suspect
has not been
located at
this time.
Members of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to local
law
enforcement,
or
CRIMESTOPPERS
at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
online, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com
Safety Tips:
- Travel on
major
sidewalks
along major
streets and
avoid
shortcuts.
Well lit and
well-traveled
routes are
best.
- The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more
information.
- Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
- The best
mode of travel
is by vehicle
but if you do
choose to
walk, travel
in large
groups and
never alone.
The larger the
group of
people you are
with, the
better (four
or more is
best).
- Be aware of
your
surroundings
and trust your
instincts. If
a place or
situation
doesn't feel
right, it
probably
isn't. Leave.
- If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well-populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing 911.
Type
of Alert:
Armed Robbery
Date
and Time:
February
29,. 2012 at
10:30 PM
Location:
Last
seen at
Wheat and
Pickens
Streets on
foot heading
towards
Blossom Street
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Black
Height:
Approx. 5' 7"
- 5' 9"
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
150 lbs
Clothing:
Puffy black
jacket, blue
jeans
Incident:
An armed
robbery
occurred at
approximately
10:30 p.m. at
the corner of
Wheat and
Pickens
Streets.
Subject was
armed with a
handgun and
last seen on
foot heading
towards
Blossom
Street.
He is
described as a
black male
approximately
5'7" /150 lbs.
with
dreadlocks.
USC Police and
Columbia
Police are in
the area.
Please remain
indoors and
dial 911 with
any
information.
Type
of Alert: Phishing
Date
Post:
February
8, 2012
Incident:
Several
members of our
community have
received
emails that
are a known
phishing
attack
impersonating
tax
preparation
companies
(i.e.: INTUIT,
INC). Please
be aware of
these attacks
during tax
season and
always be
suspicious of
e-mails that
are
unsolicited.
Tips
to Avoid
Falling Victim
to Phishing:
- Do
not share your
password or
any other
personal
information - Do
not open
suspicious
e-mails -
Never reply to
spam or
phishing
e-mails -
Call to verify
the source of
an e-mail
It
is imperative
that you not
open
attachments or
follow any of
the links in
these emails.
For
more
information
from UTS
regarding
phishing and
other email
security
threats,
please review
the
information
provided at
the following
links.
USC Police has
made an arrest
of the person
responsible
for igniting
the suspicious
fires and is
currently
being detained
at the Alvin
S. Glenn
Detention
Center pending
further
charges.
Date
Updated:
February
1st, 2012
Location:
Areas
Surrounding
Campus
Incident:
The USC Police
Department is
working with
SLED, the
Columbia Fire
Department and
area law
enforcement
agencies to
investigate
several
suspicious
fires
surrounding
the USC
Columbia
campus. The
small fires
have been
ignited in
area garbage
receptacles
and on the
city streets.
Members
of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
report
suspicious
persons or any
related crime
tips to the
USC Police at
777-4215, the
ARSON HOTLINE
at
1-800-92-ARSON,
or
CRIMESTOPPERS
at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
To send
anonymous tips
via text or
online, go to
www.midlandscrimestoppers.com.
Type
of Alert:
Sexual Assault
Date
and Time
Posted:
January 28, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Location:
Off
Campus
Incident:
Today
the Division
of Law
Enforcement
and Safety
received
notification that
the Columbia
Police
Department has
responded to
and is
investigating an
alleged sexual
assault
occurring
near our
campus.
We have and
will continue
to assist the
Columbia
Police as they
investigate
this crime.
Very
few details
are available
at this
time.
However, we
urge all
female
students to be
vigilant and
exercise an
abundance of
caution.
If you are a
victim, please
know that you
are not alone.
If you, or
someone you
know, have
been a victim
of an assault,
please contact
law
enforcement.
Our
thoughts and
prayers go out
to the
survivor as
she continues
to recover.
Members
of the
Carolina
Community are
encouraged to
follow the
safety and
prevention
tips below:
Sexual
Assault Facts
and Safety
Tips
• Most sexual
assaults are
committed by
someone known
by the victim
or an
acquaintance.
• Be aware of
your
surroundings
and trust your
instincts. If
a place or
situation
doesn't feel
right, it
probably
isn't. Leave.
• Do not
immediately
trust a person
you just met
at a party or
other social
gathering.
• Have a plan
before going
out. Make sure
your friends
know not to
leave you
alone or let
you leave
anywhere with
someone other
than the
friends you
came with.
Stay in a
group as much
as possible.
• If you
choose to
drink alcohol,
drink
responsibly
and do not
allow yourself
to become
intoxicated.
Alcohol
impairs your
rational
decision
making.
• Do not
accept
alcoholic or
soft drinks
from persons
you do not
know very well
and never
leave your
drink
unattended.
• The best
mode of travel
is by vehicle
but if you do
choose to
walk, travel
in large
groups and
never alone.
The larger the
group of
people you are
with, the
better (four
or more is
best).
• Do not allow
strangers to
ride in your
vehicle or
accept rides
from persons
you do not
know very
well.
• Travel on
major
sidewalks
along major
streets and
avoid
shortcuts.
Well lit and
well traveled
routes are
best.
• The
University has
and encourages
the use of
several
available
shuttle
services for
transportation
to and around
campus such as
the Evening
Shuttle, Late
Night Shuttle,
APO, and
others. Please
go to http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more
information.
• If you feel
unsafe or see
suspicious
activity or
persons, seek
safety in a
well populated
area or
building and
call the
police
immediately by
dialing 911.
• If someone
makes an
unwanted
sexual
advance,
immediately
and firmly say
“no.”
• If you
become the
victim of
sexual assault
or other
crime:
1. Get to a
safe place as
soon as you
can.
2. Call 911
immediately
and give
detailed
information
concerning
description of
suspect(s),
suspect
direction of
travel, and
any other
pertinent
information
regarding the
incident.
(Assisting
Other
Agencies)
Type
of Alert: Arson
Date
and Time:
January 6.
2012 after
2:00 a.m.
Location:
2000
Block of
Greene Street
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Unknown
Race:
Unknown
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Dark
clothing; dark
colored hat
Incident:
The
Salty Nut
Café
fire that
occurred on
Friday,
January 6,
2012 has been
declared an
arson.
Law
Enforcement is
looking for
assistance in
identifying a
person of
interest.
If you
recognize this
person, please
leave an
anonymous tip
with
CrimeStoppers
at
1-888-CRIME-SC
or the Arson
Hotline
1-800-92-ARSON.
Callers may be
eligible for a
reward if an
arrest is
made.
Type
of Alert:
Phishing
Date
Posted:
November 23,
2011
Incident:
We have received
information that
several members
of our community
have received
emails that are
a known phishing
attack
associated with
The Electronic
Payments
Association
NACHA. Please
see their
announcement at
the following
link. http://www.nacha.org/news/newsDetail.cfm/RecentBusinessNewsID/236
Some of the
addresses these
emails appear to
be from include: alert@nacha.org noreply@direct.nacha.org ach@nacha.org info@nacha.org
It is imperative
that you not
open attachments
or follow any of
the links in
these emails.
For more
information from
UTS regarding
phishing and
other email
security
threats, please
review the
information from
UTS regarding
phishing and
other email
security
threats, please
review the
information
provided at the
following links.
Type
of Alert:
Off-Campus Physical
and Sexual Assaults
Date
Posted:
October 31, 2011
Incident:
Over
the past several days
there have been
reports of physical
and sexual assaults
occurring in areas
surrounding our
campus. Although the
assaults do not appear
related, they do share
some common
characteristics. One
of the most common
factors is that each
of the perpetrators
was an acquaintance of
the victim.
If you are a victim,
please know that you
are not alone. If you,
or someone you know,
have been a victim of
an assault, please
contact law
enforcement.
Members of the
Carolina Community are
encouraged to follow
the safety and
prevention tips below:
Sexual
Assault Facts and
Safety Tips
• Most sexual assaults
are committed by someone
known by the victim or
an acquaintance.
• Be aware of your
surroundings and trust
your instincts. If a
place or situation
doesn't feel right, it
probably isn't. Leave.
• Do not immediately
trust a person you just
met at a party or other
social gathering.
• Have a plan before
going out. Make sure
your friends know not to
leave you alone or let
you leave anywhere with
someone other than the
friends you came with.
Stay in a group as much
as possible.
• If you choose to drink
alcohol, drink
responsibly and do not
allow yourself to become
intoxicated. Alcohol
impairs your rational
decision making.
• Do not accept
alcoholic or soft drinks
from persons you do not
know very well and never
leave your drink
unattended.
• The best mode of
travel is by vehicle but
if you do choose to
walk, travel in large
groups and never alone.
The larger the group of
people you are with, the
better (four or more is
best).
• Do not allow strangers
to ride in your vehicle
or accept rides from
persons you do not know
very well.
• Travel on major
sidewalks along major
streets and avoid
shortcuts. Well lit and
well traveled routes are
best.
• The University has and
encourages the use of
several available
shuttle services for
transportation to and
around campus such as
the Evening Shuttle,
Late Night Shuttle, APO,
and others. Please go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for
more information.
• If you feel unsafe or
see suspicious activity
or persons, seek safety
in a well populated area
or building and call the
police immediately by
dialing 911.
• If someone makes an
unwanted sexual advance,
immediately and firmly
say “no.”
• If you become the
victim of sexual assault
or other crime:
1. Get to a safe place
as soon as you can.
2. Call 911 immediately
and give detailed
information concerning
description of
suspect(s), suspect
direction of travel, and
any other pertinent
information
regarding the
incident.
(City of Columbia Police
Department Reporting)
Type of Alert:
Assisting Other Agency
Date
and Time:
October 23, 2011
around 2:00 AM
Location:
Pendleton and
Laurens Streets
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male(s) -
Three (3)
Race:
Black -Three
(3)
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Black or dark
colored clothing wearing
skull caps
Incident:
Three (3) suspects
approached the victims
from behind, presented
weapons, and demanded
money. Before any further
actions, the suspects
quickly left the area on
foot toward Five Points.
The City of Columbia
Police Department is
conducting the
investigation.
Type
of Alert: Assisting Other
Agency
Date
and Time:
October 18, 2011 around
3:20 a.m.
Location:
1200 block of
College Street
Suspect
Description:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Black
Height:
Approx. 5'11"
Age:
20-24
Weight:
Approx. 180
lbs.
Clothing:
Black
sweatpants, gray hoodie,
clean shaven
Incident:
The
victim stated that while
walking on the sidewalk
traveling down the 1200
block of College Street,
he was approached from
behind by a black male
subject. The subject asked
him for money and then
grabbed him. The
victim was able to run
away from the area.
The incident is being
investigated by the City
of Columbia Police
Department.
Type
of Alert: Strong
Arm Robbery
Date
and Time:
October 8, 2011
between 11:30 PM and
12:00 AM
Location:
1400 Pendleton
St (between Bull
St. and Marion St.)
Suspect #1:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Black
Height:
Approx. 6' 0"
Age:
50-60
Weight:
Approx. 150 lbs.
Clothing:
Brown hooded
sweatshirt
Suspect #2:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Black
Height:
Approx. 5' 09"
Age:
50-60
Weight:
Approx. 150 lbs.
Clothing:
Red sweater
Incident:
The victim
stated that while
walking on the sidewalk
eastbound on Pendleton
St., he was approached
by two black male
subjects. Subject #1
stopped and asked the
victim for a cigarette,
and Subject #2 walked
past the victim. The
victim was struck on the
back of his head,
sustaining minor
injuries. His wallet and
cash were taken. The
incident was reported
several hours
later.
(Columbia Police
Reporting)
Type
of Alert: Armed
Robbery
Date
and Time:
September 29,
2011 at 02:30 a.m.
Location:
Intersection of
Blossom and Park streets
(near
the Strom Thurmond
Wellness Center)
Suspect's
Descriptions:
Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Height:
Approx. 5' 07"
Age:
20-30
Weight:
Approx. 170
Clothing:
Jeans and
T-shirt
Incident:
Victim stated a
male subject exited a
white Jeep Grand
Cherokee and approached
the victim in the middle
of Blossom street,
presented a black
handgun, and demanded
money from the victim.
The victim surrendered
an unknown amount of
cash and the subject
fled toward Blossom and
Lincoln.
Type of Alert:
Burglary
Date
and Time:
August-September 2011
Location:
Bates House,
Bates West, South Quad,
and Honors College
Residence Halls.
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
Unknown
Race:
Unknown
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Unknown
Incident:
Within the past month
there have been several
reports to the
University of South
Carolina Division of Law
Enforcement and Safety
of individuals entering
residence halls,
specifically Bates
House, Bates West, South
Quad, and Honors College
during daytime hours and
without permission
taking valuable
electronic devices, such
as computers, from
residents' rooms.
It is
believed these
individuals / suspects
are entering through
propped exterior
residence hall doors or
following residents in
once they have scanned
their access card. Once
inside the residence
hall, the suspects are
looking for unlocked
rooms or common areas
where computers or
electronics are readily
available and taking
them without permission.
Please take the
appropriate safety
precautions such
as locking your dorm
room at all times, not
letting strangers in
behind you when entering
a residence hall,
securing your
valuables, not propping
doors open, and
reporting suspicious
individuals and
activities to law
enforcement.
If
you have any information
regarding these crimes,
contact the Division of
Law Enforcement and
Safety at (803)
777-4215. In
case of an emergency,
dial : 911 and
tell the dispatcher your
location on the
University of South
Carolina and specific
details about the crime
and suspects such as
suspect(s) description,
location, and direction
of travel.
Type
of Alert:
Burglary
Date
and Time:
March 28-April 4, 2011
Location:
Osborne
Admin Bldg, Blatt PE
Center, Strom Thurmond
Wellness Center &
South Quad Residence Hall.
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
male
Race:
black
Height:
unknown
Age:
unknown
Weight:
unknown
Clothing:
hat, a blue
jacket, dark jeans and
white shoes.
Incident:
(Reported
by WIS) - The USC Police
Department and
Crimestoppers is looking
for
help identifying a
burglary suspect who has
broken into numerous
campus buildings.
Police
say he has burglarized
the Osborne
Administration Building,
Blatt Physical Education
Center, Strom Thurmond
Wellness Center and the
South Quad Residence
Hall. Between March
28 and April 4, this
person is suspected
of 6 burglaries.
The
suspect has stolen
several wallets
containing credit cards
and identifications,
according to
investigators.
Photos
released by police show
the suspect walking into
a Columbia business
wearing a hat, a blue
jacket, dark jeans and
white shoes.
Anyone
with information
regarding the identity
and location of this man
is asked to call Crime
Stoppers at
1-888-CRIMESC
(888-274-6872). Your
call will remain
anonymous. Your tip
could earn you a cash
reward of up to $1000.
Type
of Alert:
Armed Robbery
Date
and Time:
February 10, 2011 at
10:30 p.m.
Location:
Russell
House ATM
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
male
Race:
black
Height:
Unknown
Age:
18-25
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
dark jacket,
dark pants and grey hooded
sweater
Incident:
Victims were at one of
the ATM machines at the
Russell House near
Thomson Student Health
Center when they were
approached by a black
male who presented a
firearm and demanded
money. The subject fled
on foot towards Greene
St.
Type
of Alert:
Assault and
Battery
Date
and Time:
January 14, 2011 at 1:30
a.m.
Location:
1900 Block of
Senate Street
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
Two (2) Males
Race:
Black
Height:
Unknown
Age:
18-25
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Unknown
Incident:
Victim was walking on
Senate Street and was
approached by two (2)
black males in a light
colored sedan. Suspect
#2 (the passenger)
yelled at the victim and
said that he looked
scared. The victim
stated that both
suspects pointed orange
flare guns at him.
Suspect #1 that was
driving, fired the flare
gun hitting him in the
chest and drove away
from the scene heading
west on Senate Street.
Victim was not
injured.
(WIS TV News
Reporting)
Type of Alert:
Fatal Shooting
Date
and Time:
October 18, 2010 at
10:00 p.m.
Location:
Near 5
Points Area; 900 Block of
Walnut Street
Incident:
A
26 year old man was shot
to death Monday night
near the Five Points
area of Columbia. If you
have any information on
this incident call
Crimestoppers at
1-888-CRIME-SC.
(Columbia Police
Department Reporting)
Type of Alert:
Armed Robbery
Date
and Time:
September 26, 2010 at
12:30 a.m.
Location:
Pickens and
Greene Street
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
two (2) males
Race:
black
Height:
5-10
Age:
19-25
Weight:
approx. 170
Clothing:
dark clothing
& blue in color
bandana
Vehicle:
4 door sedan;
silver color; with one
hubcap missing on the left
tire
Incident:
Victim
was walking on south on
Pickens Street and
noticed a vehicle
stopped at a red light.
One suspect wearing a
blue in color bandana
covering his nose and
mouth, exited the
vehicle and approached
the victim from behind.
The suspect pulled out a
black in color pistol
and commanded the victim
to get on the ground and
empty his pockets. The
victim complied and
removed all property
from his pockets. The
suspects fled the scene
traveling west on Greene
St. to Bull St.
Type
of Alert:
Suspicious
Activity
Date
and Time:
September 25, 2010 at
10:38 p.m.
Location:
Heyward
Street
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
two (2)
male(s)
Race:
black
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Unknown
Vehicle:
4 door sedan;
gold color
Incident:
Victim noticed a gold in
color vehicle parked in
a dark area on Heyward
St. Victim stated the
car sat there for a
while and then two black
males exited the vehicle
and ran toward him. The
victim ran toward his
apartment to get away
and as soon as he
reached his apartment,
he noticed the two
suspects had left in
their car going west on
Heyward St. Victim did
notice both suspects had
on mask covering their
faces and believed they
both had handguns but
was not sure.
SPECIAL
SAFETY BULLETIN
Safety
Issues and tips for 5 Points
Area
According to local police
reports –
There have been multiple
incidents of violence in the 5
points area over the past
several months
These incidents include
shootings, armed robberies,
and assaults
Most incidents have occurred
after 1:00 AM
Victims have been either
alone or with few other people
at the time of the incident
University of South
Carolina community members
should keep the following
safety tips in mind when
visiting the 5 Points area:
Travel in large groups and
never alone. The larger the
group of people you are with,
the better (four or more is
best).
All incidents have occurred
after 1 a.m. It is recommended
that you exercise extreme
caution after this time.
Travel on major sidewalks
along major streets and avoid
shortcuts. Well lit and well
traveled routes are best.
Please avoid traveling on the
path that leads across the
railroad tracks and Laurens
Street, from the 2000 block of
College Street to the 1900
block of College Street, as
this area has been
particularly prone to violent
crime.
If you see suspicious
activity or persons, or if you
hear what you believe to be
gunshots, seek safety in a
well populated building and
call the police by dialing
911.
Do not allow strangers to
ride in your vehicle or accept
rides from persons you do not
know well.
If you choose to drink
alcohol, drink responsibly and
do not allow yourself to
become intoxicated.
Do not accept alcoholic or
soft drinks from persons you
do not know well and never
leave your drink unattended.
If you become the victim of
a crime, call 911 immediately
and give detailed information
concerning description of
suspect(s), suspect direction
of travel, and any other
pertinent information
regarding the incident.
The University has and
encourages the use of several
available shuttle services for
transportation to and around
campus – “Cocky Caravan" –
Late Night Shuttle – APO - and
several others please go to
http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html
for more information.
Type
of Alert:
Breaking into
Motor
Vehicle/Petit
Larceny (Removal of
catalytic converter)
Date
and Time:
January 23, 2010
- Present
Location:
Across Campus
Suspect
Information:
Sex:
Unknown
Race:
Unknown
Height:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
Unknown
Incident:
Unknown
suspect(s) are
removing a catalytic
converters
from Toyota
4-Runner's and
Toyota Tundra's
by cutting it with
unknown object.
Here are several
ways to protect yourself
from these types of crimes:
Be
alert in the community and
aware of your surroundings
at all times.
Try
to walk places with a friend
or friends rather than
alone.
Walk
and park in well-lit,
well-traveled streets.
Avoid
shortcuts through wooded
areas, parking lots, or
alleys.
If
you think someone is
following you, switch
directions or cross the
street. If they're still
there, move quickly toward
an open store or restaurant
or a lighted house. Don't be
afraid to yell for help.
Call
police if you see something
that seems suspicious.
Use
the nearest Call Box to
alert the USC Police
Department so they'll know
your location and situation.
Be
wary of anyone approaching to
ask for money, time, or
directions. Criminals do these
things to distract their
intended victims.
Trust
your gut instinct; don't be
afraid to offend someone or
draw attention to yourself.
Carry
a noise making device, such as
a whistle or screech alarm.
Attend
a free Personal Safety Program
offered by the University
Police. Please contact the
Crime Prevention / Community
Relations Unit at 777-0855 or
777-4215.
For
additional safety advice and
tips, contact Cpl. Kenneth Adams
at 777-0855 or via e-mail at adamskl@mailbox.sc.edu. Please
be aware of any incidents and
report ANY suspicious
activities to the USC Division of
Law Enforcement and Safety via
call boxes or by calling (803)
777-4215 (non-emergency) or 911
(emergency) as soon as possible.
To learn how to
avoid violent crimes and how to
maximize your personal safety,
visit the Safety
Tips page.