Vanderbilt University Police Department

Timely Security Notice – Theft from Residence Hall

wright14 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:08:06 +0000

On Tuesday 12/04/11 at 1:30 P.M. a student reported that someone had taken his laptop from his dormitory room on 12/01/2012 between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. When the student returned to his room the laptop power cord was still present but the laptop was gone. The student’s dormitory room door was believed to be unlocked at the time of the theft.

Description:
The suspect is described as a black male approximately 6’00, 170 lbs with a short beard.

VUPD#: 12-132476

If you have information relating to this or a similar incident, please call the Vanderbilt University Police Department at (615) 322-2745. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME (615-742-7463)

Risk Reduction Tips

Always lock your door; even when you’re sleeping or just going down the hall.
Do not prop any exterior doors open to allow unescorted visitors into the residence hall.
Report lost or stolen residence hall keys immediately to your residence hall staff.
Report any malfunctioning locks, doors or windows to your residence life staff.
Do not leave messages on your door about when you will be returning to your room.
Secure your valuables and engrave expensive items with identifying information.

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Higher Education and the Jeanne Clery Act, Security Notices are issued to provide Timely Warning information concerning a potentially dangerous criminal situation at or near Vanderbilt University to allow our students and employees to have both the time and the information necessary to make decisions or take appropriate actions concerning their own personal safety.

Timely Security Notice – Indecent Exposure on Campus (UPDATE)

wright14 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:45:52 +0000

UPDATE: ARREST (11/7/2012 1:47 p.m.)

A white male who was being sought by VUPD for exposing himself has been located, arrested and taken into custody. The suspect was located by VUPD, interviewed and confessed to the crime during the interview.

At approximately 8:15 a.m, Nov. 5, 2012, VUPD was informed by two Vanderbilt University staff members that they observed a white male sitting in a vehicle at the metered parking area at Vanderbilt Place and 24th Ave. S. The male was reported to be masturbating. When he realized he was being watched the person left the parking area and drove south on 24th Ave. S. A vehicle matching the description was seen at the intersection of 24th Ave. S. and Highland Ave. and was last seen turning south onto 25th Ave. S.

Description:
White male, dark brown hair, wearing glasses, driving a red, four-door, Volkswagen sedan. TN license plate G9390E. Last seen driving south on 25th Ave. S.

VUPD#: 12-119702 MNPD#: 12-0873374

Risk Reduction Tips

If someone piggybacks on your entry and you feel uncomfortable or concerned about speaking to them directly, contact VUPD immediately.
Report any suspicious persons to VUPD. Be prepared to describe the person as best as you can.
Watch out for each other. If you see someone who looks like they do not belong in the residence hall, contact VUPD.

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

New Fingerprinting Hours

croftcl — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:30:05 +0000

Beginning Monday, November 5, 2012, our fingerprinting hours will change to the following:

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please call Sgt. Marsha Hayes at 322-3124 to schedule an appointment.

Timely Security Notice – Sexual Assault On Campus

wright14 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:38:15 +0000

At approximately 4:40 p.m, Sept. 2, 2012, VUPD was informed by Vanderbilt University Medical staff that a female student was reporting that she was the victim of a forcible rape in a dormitory by another student during the early morning of Sept. 1, 2012. The student reported that the suspect is an acquaintance she had met at a party in a fraternity house on Sept. 1, 2012. Sexual assault is non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from unwanted sexual touching to forced intercourse

Description:
The student did not wish to provide a description of the male student. VUPD is continuing to investigate the incident.

VUPD#: 12-092646 MNPD#: 12-0722064

Risk Reduction Tips

Always stay aware of your surroundings, trust your instincts and let friends know where you are going.
Consuming alcohol reduces your ability and others’ ability to make good decisions.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Attempted Robbery On Campus

wright14 — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:56 +0000

At 9:00 PM July 30, 2012, A female student was walking from Central library on 21st Ave South to her dormitory on Peabody Campus, Vanderbilt University. When she entered parking lot 96 on Edgehill Ave accross from University School of Nashville a black male approached her from behind throwing her to the ground while attempting to take her purse. The student began screaming and fighting back. A witness heard the noise and came to investigate, the black male ran from the area and was last seen fleeing North on 21st Ave South.

Description:
The suspect is a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5 foot 10 inches in height, 150 lbs, dark completected, short hair, wearing a purple shirt and bluejean shorts.

VUPD#: 12-079107 MNPD#: 12-0630234

Risk Reduction Tips

Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don’t prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Suspicious Person (UPDATE)

wright14 — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:29:14 +0000

UPDATE: Identified and Criminally Charged (07/23/2012 5:23 p.m.)

IDENTIFIED: The suspect sought in the below incident was identified by VUPD and criminally charged.

It was reported to VUPD at 11:43 July 22, 2012 that a suspicious person, an unknown white male subject, was observed loitering in the area of Branscomb Quadrangle, which is being used a high school soccer camp. The suspect was believed to have been wearing a camp t-shirt over his t-shirt and had changed into khaki shorts while in Branscomb. When asked by a soccer camp staff member to identify himself, the subject threatened the staff member with a plastic knife and fled to his car parked behind the Baptist Student Union. When approached again by soccer camp staff members the suspect pulled an unknown item from his vehicle, possibly a weapon and pointed at the staff member then fled the area in the vehicle.

Description:
Subject is a white male approximately 28-35 years of age approximately 5’08″, bald, medium build 185 lbs . He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, subject may have changed clothes to a white soccer camp t-shirt and khaki shorts.
The suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a red Mitsubishi Eclipse with a black hood wired shut, witnesses reported the trunk was open with several items visible in the trunk.

VUPD#: 12-076077 MNPD#: 12-0608806

Risk Reduction Tips

Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/or building and while you proceed between sites.
Avoid Isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Forcible Fondling on Campus (UPDATE)

wright14 — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:25:04 +0000

UPDATE: ARREST (07/12/12 5:16 p.m.)
A subject has been apprehended in connection to the Forcible Fondling incident reported below.

It was reported that on 07/11/12 at or near 1:15pm, an unknown male subject approached a female staff member from behind and grabbed her and touched her inappropriately while she was sitting in the Vanderbilt Medical Center Cafeteria. The subject left the cafeteria and proceeded toward the second floor waiting area of the Vanderbilt University Hospital.

Description:
Suspect is a Black Male approximately 15-19 years of age, approximately 5’4″-5’6″ with a slim build. He was wearing a bright green “oversized” T-shirt, denim shorts and white tennis shoes.

VUPD#: 12-071794 MNPD#: 12-579852

Risk Reduction Tips

Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/or building and while you proceed between sites.
Avoid Isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Armed Robbery Off Campus

wright14 — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:57:14 +0000

At 12:05 A.M. June 27, 2012, a male neighborhood resident was walking West on Acklen Ave near 21st Ave South when he was approached by a black male who pointed a knife at him and demanded his wallet and money. The male gave him cash from his wallet the suspect took the money and told the victim to walk the other way. After taking the money the suspect fled the area. The victim left the area and reported the robbery to Metro Nashville Police Department.

Description:
Suspect is a black male, approximately 5′ 10″ in his 40s, wearing a baseball cap, dark clothing and possibly sunglasses. His direction of escape is unknown.

VUPD#: 12-066609 MNPD#: 12-0540426

Risk Reduction Tips

Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don’t prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Forcible Fondling, Off-Campus

wright14 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:19:28 +0000

At 11:25 A.M. April 28, 2012, a female Vanderbilt graduate student was walking south of campus along 24th Avenue South near Blair Blvd when a vehicle pulled up to her and the driver, holding a map, asked for directions. When the student bent down to look at the map the vehicle driver grabbed her breast. The student stepped away from the car and the vehicle drove off traveling West on Blair Blvd.

Description:
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20′s with short blonde hair, “clean shaven,” driving a tan or gold 4-door small sedan. The suspect was last seen driving West on Blair Blvd.

VUPD#: 12-44497 MNPD#: 12-361029

Risk Reduction Tips

Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/or building and while you proceed between sites.
Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/or building.
Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don’t prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Know the location of emergency phones
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911

Timely Security Notice – Sexual Assault On Campus (UPDATE)

wright14 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:59:13 +0000

UPDATE: ARREST (2/12/12 5:08 p.m.)
A subject has been ARRESTED and taken into custody in connection to the Sexual Assault reported below. He’s also being investigated as a suspect in other assaults reported in the Vanderbilt area.

VUPD#: 12-15865 MNPD#: 2012-131439

It was reported to the Vanderbilt University Police Department that an assault occurred (sexual assault) at approximately 7:30 pm on February 10th, 2012 in the Terrace Place Garage. The victim reported she was in the garage, when she was approached by a black male who demanded she engage in sexual activity against her will.

Description:
The suspect is a Black Male, Dark Complexion, 6′ to 6’02″ inches tall 20 to 30 Y/O, Bald Head. He was wearing a dark shirt, with a black hoodie over it, and blue jeans. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived..

VUPD#: 12-015371 MNPD#: 12-0127646

Risk Reduction Tips

Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/or building and while you proceed between sites.
Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/or building.
Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS — If you feel uneasy, leave. Go to a safe location and notify VUPD.
Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don’t prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
Avoid going to ATM’s alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
Know the location of emergency phones
Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Please Remember Our On-Campus Resources

Psychological & Counseling Center – (615) 322-2571
Employee Assistance Program – (615) 936-1327
Student Health Services – (615) 322-2427
Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center – (615) 322-4843
Project Safe – (615) 322-SAFE (7233)

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE! FROM A CELL PHONE, CALL (615) 421-1911