CRIME ALERT

Timely Notification Bulletin

Ref: Incident # 50841

March 26, 2007  

In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the NY State University Police Department-SUNY Cortland is giving notice of an assault that was reported to have occurred off-campus on Water Street, in the City of Cortland.

REPORTED OFFENSE:  On Sunday, March 25, 2007 between 3:00 AM and 3:12 AM three SUNY Cortland students were assaulted while walking on Water Street.

SUSPECT(S):  The suspects were described as three African American males driving a silver Ford Explorer. The suspects exited their vehicle and then assaulted the three students. After the assault the suspects left the area in the silver Ford and drove towards Tompkins Street.

It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the campus community. It is the duty of the institution to warn the community of this crime. Please consider safety precautions when walking on campus, especially at night.

If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, contact the Cortland City Police (607) 756-2811 or NY State University Police Department at (607) 753-2112 or use the Silent Witness Tip Line located on the University Police Web site at http://www.cortland.edu/univpolice/silent_witness.html

Safety Precaution Links: http://www.cortland.edu/univpolice/CRIMBSS.HTM

Clery Act Info. http://www.securityoncampus.org/

NY State Crime Awareness Info. http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/aware/campus.htm      

Additional Information:

Cortland Police Department

25 Court Street Cortland, NY 13045

In response to the assault, which occurred on Water Street, during the early morning hours of March 25, 2007, the following two vehicles are being sought for information regarding this incident.  (Reference CPD case number 07-0711) 

 The first vehicle was involved in the altercation and is described as follows:

Ø     Newer model 4-door Ford Explorer

Ø     Silver in color

Ø     Black door handles

Ø      Occupied by 3 black males on the date of the incident

 The second vehicle being sought is not believed to be involved in the incident; however, its occupant(s) may be witnesses to what transpired.  The vehicle is described as follows: 

Ø     Silver 4-door Grand Am

Ø     Rear spoiler

Ø     No information on its occupants

Ø     Traveling behind the Ford Explorer after incident took place

If vehicles matching the aforesaid descriptions are located, please contact Detective Lieutenant Paul Sandy of the Cortland Police Department @ 607.758.8307.  Thank you for your assistance.