<p>To be fair, what happened last week was by far the worst series of crimes that have occurred all year. However, when the weather becomes nicer, the crime rate does increase. Here is a comprehensive list of the security alerts that we have received this year. Any time a serious crime near/on campus happens, we get an email about it.</p>
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<p>February 16, 2009</p>
<p>Security Alert</p>
<p>At approximately 9:20 p.m., Monday, February 16 - A woman walking at 1116 East 59th Street was struck from behind and pushed to the ground by a man who tried to remove her slacks. The woman fought the man and ran to a nearby UCPD emergency phone, saw a passing UCPD squad car and informed the officer of the attack. The offender was described as a male white or hispanic, 6’0", with bushy hair, wearing dark clothing. Police are investigating.</p>
<p>Rudolph E. Nimocks</p>
<h2>Chief, University of Chicago Police Department</h2>
<p>January 24, 2009</p>
<p>Security Alert</p>
<p>Chicago and University police are investigating a series of robberies that have occurred in or around the Metra train station at 63rd Street and Dorchester Avenue. On three separate occasions between November 29, 2008, and January 22, 2009, a man armed with a knife robbed or attempted to rob lone women. The incidents occurred between 6:55 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Safety Tips:</p>
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Avoid isolated bus or train stops, especially at times when few other people are around.
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If a person confronts you and demands your money or possessions, give what is demanded and create a safe distance.
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<p>Rudolph E. Nimocks</p>
<p>Chief, University of Chicago Police Department</p>
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<p>October 9, 2008</p>
<p>Security Alert</p>
<p>At 9:55 p.m., Wednesday, October 8 A woman entering the lobby of her apartment building on Hyde Park Boulevard near Dorchester was grabbed from behind by a man who forced her to an area at the rear of the building where he sexually assaulted and robbed her. The woman was transported to the hospital for treatment. Police are checking building surveillance cameras for possible images of the suspect.</p>
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<p>October 1, 2008</p>
<p>Security Alert</p>
<p>At 9:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 1 University Police found a woman on the street at 5411 South Ellis Avenue. It appears she was struck in the head during an assault. Details are not fully known at this time. The victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition.</p>
<p>Police are investigating.</p>
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<p>As you can see, there have only been a few violent crimes this academic year, and although it would be nice if there were none, you should notice that the common thread among these crimes is that they were committed against either people who were traveling alone or in areas that are known to be unsafe and to which UChicago students have no reason to venture. So the key is to use common sense. And if you don’t use common sense, you will probably be okay anyways.</p>