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