Robbery near EMU campus

EMU Police Timely Warning to Campus Community – September 8, 2009

Unarmed Robbery (Occurred off campus – City of Ypsilanti)

The Ypsilanti Police reported that an unarmed robbery occurred this morning at about 1:00a.m., in the 300 block of Perrin St, in the City of Ypsilanti. An EMU student walking on the sidewalk along Perrin St., texting on his cell phone, was robbed of his cell phone. The suspect grabbed his cell phone and punched him in the head and ran off south toward Emmet St. The victim’s injuries were not serious, not requiring medical treatment.

The victim and witnesses described the suspect as being a African-American male, approximately 18 years of age, light-skinned, 6-feet-tall, long dreadlocks in his hair, wearing blue jeans, a light or white colored t-shirt, and a red baseball cap turned backward.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police at (734) 483-9510.

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:

• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive

• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible. Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts. 487-3387

• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.

• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.

• Program the number for EMU Police (734-487-1222) into your cell phone.

• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:

http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/policesafetytips.htm

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

(From the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department)

On 9/2/09 Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Trester and Sgt. Bell, with the assistance from the Ypsilanti Police Department and FBI, arrested the suspect from the bank robberies that took place on 8/28/09 and 8/31/09 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The 41-year old suspect was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail and will be arraigned Friday morning.

On August 28, 2009, at approximately 4:15 PM, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the Key Bank located on Washtenaw Ave near Hewitt Road in Ypsilanti Township for a bank robbery.

It was reported a black male walked into the bank, indicated to the teller that he had a gun, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled to a waiting vehicle parked nearby on Fairfield Street.

The vehicle is described as a newer 2000 or later Pontiac G6 2 door, silver or gold metallic paint with an unknown plate.

The suspect is described as a black male, 28 to 35-years old, approximately 5’8” thin/med build. He has a dark complexion, mustache and a deep voice. He was wearing a dark green front zip hooded sweats, dark jeans, white shoes and a white brimmed hat (not a base ball hat).

On August 31, 2009, at approximately 1:00 PM, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the TCF Bank located on Packard Road near Hewitt Road in Ypsilanti Township for a bank robbery.

It was reported a black male walked into the bank, handed the teller a note demanding money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled possibly to a waiting vehicle parked nearby.

The suspect is described as a black male, 28 to 35-years old, approximately 5’8” thin/med build. He has a dark complexion; He was wearing a black jacket with “Champion” in gold lettering on the back and a black painter’s style hat.

Incident Reports from Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

On 8/8/2009 at approximately 3:00 AM, WCSO Deputies Hunt and Farmer conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Ridge Road in Superior Township. It was discovered the driver was operating under the influence of suspected alcohol. The 50-year old Superior Township resident was arrested and transported to the WCJ. The report will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

On 8/8/2009 at approximately 4:00 AM, WCSO Deputies Arts and Cratsenburg conducted a traffic stop on Ecorse near Michigan Ave in Ypsilanti Township. It was discovered the passenger had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to the WCJ.

On 8/7/2009 at approximately 10:30 PM, WCSO Deputy Wiese was dispatched to the 1000 block of Holmes Road for a traffic crash. It was discovered the driver was operating his vehicle under suspected intoxicants. The 42-year old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested and transported to the WCJ. The report will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

On 8/7/2009 at approximately 11:30 PM, WCSO Deputies Arts and Teets conducted a traffic stop on Stamford and Macarthur Blvd in Superior Township. It was discovered the driver was in possession of suspected marijuana. The 19-year old Superior Township resident was arrested and transported to the WCJ. The report will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

On 8/8/2009 at approximately 12:20 AM, WCSO Deputy Rowley was dispatched to Textile Road near McKean in Ypsilanti Township for a possible medical assist. It was discovered the subject had been walking home, got tired and laid down on the side of the road. She had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to the WCJ.