Date Reported: September 12, 2024 9:22 pm
Date Occurred: September 12, 2024 9:00 pm
Location: East side of Abbot Road near MSU Union

Description of Incident: On September 12, 2024, Michigan State University Police received a report of Sexual Assault that occurred at the East Lansing campus – East side of Abbot Road near MSU Union. Unknown direction of travel from the scene.

Suspect Information: College age Black male 6 foot to 6 foot 2 inches tall, skinny build and light complexion, short tight curly hair, prescription glasses last seen wearing dark blue shirt, khaki shorts and backpack, black and white Nike tennis shoes.

Vehicle Information: No known vehicle

UPDATE 9/20/24 @ 09:05 A.M. MSU Police and Public Safety have released additional photos of the suspect and are asking for assistance in identifying this suspect. Please contact Detective Sergeant Aaron Schroeder at 517-432-6102 or SchroederA@police.msu.edu with any information. You can submit an anonymous tip by texting MSUPD to CRIMES (274637), or submit an anonymous tip to @CrimeStoppersMM at 517-483-STOP (7867).

UPDATE 9/13/24 @ 10:52 A.M. MSU Police and Public Safety has issued an update to our social media. Visit https://x.com/msupolice/status/1834604562386477058

Due to the MSU home football game we are informing you the National Weather Service has advised lightning strikes have moved out of the area. You may resume normal outdoor activities. Shelter locations located at Wells Hall, Old Horticulture, Natural Science, Bessey Hall, Jenison Field House, Munn Ice Arena, Engineering Building, and Auditorium have closed. This is the last update for this incident.

Due to the MSU home football game we are informing you the National Weather Service has advised of lightning strikes in the area. If you are outside seek shelter in your vehicle or shelter locations. Shelter locations are located at Wells Hall, Old Horticulture, Natural Science, Bessey Hall, Jenison Field House, Munn Ice Arena, Engineering Building, Auditorium. Visit http://maps.msu.edu for assistance with finding the nearest shelter location. Monitor alert.msu.edu for more information.

8/30/24 @ 05:44 p.m.: Updated to include additional shelter locations at Jenison Field house and Munn Ice Arena.

May 1, 2022

Date Reported: 04-29-2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Date Occurred: 04-28-2022 at 9:00 p.m.

Location: South River Trail near the Business College Complex (west of Bogue St)

Synopsis: Victim reported that on 04-28-2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a suspect approached from behind and attempted to forcibly take their backpack. The victim was wearing the backpack at the time and was able to prevent the suspect from taking it. The suspect then left in an unknown direction.

Suspect Information: The victim described the suspect as a light completed black male, thin build, approximately 6 foot tall, wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack.

Community Outreach
Michigan State University Police and Public Safety encourages community members to reduce their chances of becoming a victim by keeping the following safety tips in mind:

• Travel with a friend or in a group
• Avoid dark, Vacant or deserted areas
• Use well-lit, well-traveled routes
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• Keep valuables out of sight
• Do not let strangers into residence halls or buildings that require secure access
• Be aware of the green light emergency phones as they are a direct line to assistance

See Something, Say Something
If you have information about this incident, or any other crime on campus, please contact Michigan State University Police & Public Safety at 517-355-2221, or 911 for emergencies/crimes in progress.  If you would like to relay a non-emergency crime tip, you may do so by texting the word MSUPD, along with your message to 274637.

Michigan State University Police TIMELY WARNING for Aggravated Assault: On 12/13/2021 at approximately 3:37 p.m. local police responded to a report of shots fired near the MSU College of Human Medicine Building which is located at 200 E 1st St, Flint, MI 48502. At this time the investigation indicates that a shooting did occur, however there is no imminent threat to the MSU community. Police are on scene investigating. Current information indicates that no MSU students, staff, or faculty were involved. Please visit police.msu.edu for safety tips.

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft

Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 09-14-2021 Date Occurred: Between 9/2/2021 and 9/13/2021 Location: East Lansing Synopsis: In an effort to provide timely and accurate information to our MSU community, the following information is being provided to you so that you can make informed decisions about your safety. Date Reported: Between 9/3/2021 and 9/13/2021 Date Occurred: Between 9/2/2021 and 9/13/2021 Location: Butterfield Hall (1), Bailey Hall (1), 1855 Place (2), Lot 64 (1), and Ramp 7 (1), and Lot 89 (3) Synopsis: Nine moped thefts total were reported to have occurred across campus during the period of 9/2/2021 and 9/14/2021. The locations of the moped thefts were: Butterfield Hall (1), Bailey Hall (1), 1855 Place (2), Lot 64 (1), Ramp 7 (1), and Lot 89 (3). Specifically, on 9/13/2021, MSU Police and Public Safety received 3 separate reports of mopeds being stolen or attempted to be stolen from Lot 89 between 9/10/2021 and 9/13/2021. Suspect Information: Unknown for all reports Vehicle Information: Mopeds