Crime Alert-Robbery

February 11, 2012

The Brown University Department of Public Safety would like to notify the Community of a robbery that occurred near the intersection of Brown Street and Creighton Street.

Incident:

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, at approximately 8:45 p.m. a male victim was walking north on Brown Street near the intersection of Creighton Street when he was approached from behind, assaulted, knocked to the ground and robbed of his personal belongings. The suspects were last seen fleeing the area heading north on Brown Street toward Olney Street on foot.

This incident is under investigation by the Providence Police Department and the Brown University Department of Public Safety.

Suspects:

The suspects were described as "two black males, approximately 5’8”- 5’9” 18-20 years of age with stocky builds."

Description:

Suspect #1 described as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark baggy pants.

Suspect #2 described as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark baggy pants.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 863-3322 or the Providence Police Department at 272-3121. Any information provided will be kept confidential.More

CRIME ALERT

January 11, 2012

Sent by Amy Battisti, School Counselor of the Nathan Bishop Middle School

There have been reports of a boy walking around the Nathan Bishop neighborhood, knocking on doors, saying he is an 8th grader at Bishop named Dante Johnson and has a brother dying of leukemia and is collecting cash for help with medical bills…the problem is that we have no 8th grader or anyone by that name at Bishop. The police have been notified. Please call them if this boy comes to your door and please do not give him any money.

Providence Police Department

Phone: 401.272.3121

For Emergencies: Dial 911More

Graffiti

In November, CHNA met with representatives from the Providence Police Department, the Brown University Police, RISD Public Safety, the Office of Neighborhood Services and the Graffiti Task Force to help re-establish the CHNA graffiti abatement initiative. If you are a resident or a business that has been tagged, your first step should be to take a photo of the tag and send it to chna@collegehillna.com. Photos will be sent to the Providence Police and entered into a tag ‘bank’ that aids in prosecution. Step two is immediate removal of the tag. Graffiti remover can be purchased at Adlers; they have three options ranging from natural orange-based remover to the more caustic. In the meantime, CHNA is developing the strategy for overall abatement in College Hill. We are investigating graffiti barrier products for specific surfaces and are working directly with the Graffiti Task Force to regularly schedule graffiti-removal dates for Thayer Street and additional consistently targeted spots throughout the neighborhood.

Crime Awareness

CHNA implores residents to take simple steps to ensure higher standards of safety in your home and your car. Lock your doors and do not leave valuables in plain sight including computers, GPSs and any electronic equipment. Get to know your neighbors and have them pick up your newspaper and packages and even park in your driveway if you are out of town. Also, to address crime issues, Sam Zurier is planning to hold a community forum with Lt. John Ryan on Monday, January 23rd. Please visit his website www.samzurier.com for further details or read the CHNA email group to receive notification.

Electronics Recycling Event in January

If you have electronics that need to go, CHNA is partnering with Metech Recycling to hold a recycling event in January. Additional details will be available through the CHNA enews and posted on the CHNA website home page at www. collegehillna.com.

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