SDSU Police Department
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Crime Alerts, Parking & Traffic Bulletins, and important Announcements
- Spring 2008 Safety Message
- Travel Alert
- Campus Community Crime Alerts
- Parking & Traffic Bulletins
- Miscellaneous Information
Spring 2008 Safety Message
The San Diego State University Police Department would like to welcome everyone as we begin the Spring 2008 Semester. This can be a hectic, yet exciting time of year. We would like to offer a few saf ensure everyone enjoys a safe return to the school year.
- Our 24 hour Police phone number is 619-594-1991. Please program this number into your cell phone. We also encourage you to program our phone number in all your university phones, so we are only a push button away.
- The University Police Department is housed in the Public Safety Building located on the corner of 55th Street and Remington Road, across the street from the Aztec Recreation Center. Our lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The police department is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anytime you need us, just call 619-594-1991. The Parking Office and Key Issue Office are also housed in the Public Safety Building. Please note their telephone numbers, Parking Office: 594-6671, and Key Issue: 594-1992.
- In the event of an emergency, Dial 911 from any campus phone and you will be connected to one of our police dispatchers. The University also has hundreds of “blue light” emergency duress phones located throughout the campus, which may be used to access emergency services.
- Help us protect the university community. Report any and all suspicious activity to the Police Department.
We take pride in delivering superior quality law enforcement services to the campus community and look forward to successful and productive academic year! Please visit our Web site at <www.police.sdsu.edu> for further information about our Department, recruitment, statistics and the services we offer our community.
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Campus Community Crime Alerts
MAY 10, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert 
RE: Street Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
5-Star Parking Lot at 5900 Hardy Avenue
On Saturday, May 10, 2008 at approximately 8:27 p.m., the victim, a non-SDSU student, was walking through the 5-Star parking lot at 5900 Hardy Avenue near SDSU when he was robbed by two Hispanic male adults. One man was described as 21 to 22 years old, 5'10", 170-175 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes, wearing an SDSU baseball cap, a blue and red flannel shirt, and blue jeans. The second male was described as 21 to 22 years old 5'4", 150 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a dark "netted" shirt and blue jeans.
The victim stated the suspects walked up to him, pushed him, and took his wallet and some prescription pills from his pocket. The monetary loss was $50. The suspects then ran northbound on foot through the parking lot toward the SDSU transit station.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-891.
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APRIL 29, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Sexual Battery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Parking Structure 6
On April 29, 2008 at approximately 10:17 a.m., the victim was walking in Parking Structure 6 on level 3 on the way to her vehicle. An unknown male suspect came up behind the victim, reached up under the victim's skirt and grabbed her buttocks. The suspect then ran toward the southwest corner of the parking structure, toward the residence halls, and out of the victim's sight.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The suspect was described as possibly Hispanic or darker Asian male adult, 5'8" tall, with medium length wavy dark brown colored hair that reached near his collar. The suspect was wearing a red "trucker" style ball cap which was made of white foam in the front and red mesh in the back. The suspect was wearing sunglasses, light blue jeans, and a short-sleeved white and light blue plaid button-up shirt.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-785.
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APRIL 14, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Theft
Parking Lot L
The John F. Kennedy memorial plaque, which is bolted to the ground in front of Parking Lot L at SDSU was taken without permission. The plaque was solid brass. The time of occurrence is unknown. The crime was discovered on 04/10/2008 at approximately 9:08 a.m.
If you have any information on the theft or the current location of the plaque, please contact University Police at (619) 594-1991. You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to police.sdsu.edu. Case #08-638.
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jANUARY 28, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Assault
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Zura Residence Hall
On 01-28-08 at about 10:30 p.m. on the eighth floor foyer of Zura Hall, an unknown light skinned male suspect attacked a female student. An unidentified female witness walked onto the foyer and startled the suspect, causing him to run down the stairwell. The unknown suspect then fled the area and is still outstanding at this time.
Suspect Description
Light skinned male, 6'0" to 6'2" tall, wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-145.
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JANUARY 27, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
5800 block of Montezuma Road
On 01-27-08 at approximately 2:55 p.m., two females were walking west in the 5800 block of Montezuma Road in front of McDonald's. At that time, an unknown African American male grabbed the victim's wallet from behind and ran west on Montezuma Road. The victim was not injured during the incident.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as an African American male, early twenties, wearing baggy clothing and a multi-colored (possibly camoflage) sweatshirt with the hood up. The suspect was last seen running west on Montezuma Road toward Campanile Drive. The suspect may be working with two other African American males who work to distract the victim while property is taken.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-135.
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JANUARY 27, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Campanile Drive and Lindo Paseo Avenue
On 01-27-08 at approximately 12:15 a.m., a female was standing in front of KPBS near Campanile and Lindo Paseo Avenue. At this time, an unknown suspect approached her from behind, grabbed her purse from her shoulder, and ran away. The victim was not injured during the incident.
Suspect Description
Suspect is a male, unknown race, 5'9", medium build, wearing a black "beanie" type hat, black sweatshirt, and sweatpants. Suspect was last seen running on Campanile Drive toward College Avenue.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-131.
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jANUARY 25, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Assault
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Zura Residence Hall
On 01-25-08 at approximately 7:15 a.m., a female student was assaulted by a male transient suspect inside the Zura Residence Hall. The suspect was in the first floor lounge and followed the victim up to the second floor where he then assaulted her. The victim yelled, scaring away the suspect. He was seen leaving the building by members of Physical Plant, who followed him.
Physical Plant employees notified SDSU Police Officers who were able to respond and arrest the suspect. He was charged with several felony counts and taken to County Jail.
The suspect was apparently knowingly let into the building and past the front desk by other students. He was seen in the building prior to the assault.
The SDSU Police Department encourages all residents to take advantage of the security measures that are in place in each building. Check in at the front desk and do not allow unknown persons entry into any building. REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY TO THE SDSU POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (619) 594-1991.
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JANUARY 17, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Burglary
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
International Student Center
On 1-17-08 at approximately 8:30 p.m., subject Daniel Joseph Aspell Sr. (48 years old) was arrested for burglarizing the SDSU International Student Center. Further investigation revealed that Aspell has been seen in numerous other SDSU buildings and in unauthorized areas. Aspell is NOT affiliated with SDSU. If Aspell is seen on campus property or in campus buildings, please phone the SDSU Police Department immediately.
Daniel Joseph Aspell Sr.
***SUSPECT ARRESTED***
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 08-56.
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DECEMBER 17, 2007
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Armed Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Montezuma Road and East Campus Drive
***suspect arrested***
On 12-17-07 at approximately 6:00 a.m., an unknown suspect exited a vehicle at Montezuma and East Campus Drive and approached the victim who was walking on the sidewalk. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his money. The unknown suspect was the front passenger in a white Lexus car.
Suspect Description
Black male adult, approximately 25 years old, wearing a white coat.
Vehicle Description
The suspect exited a 1998 white Lexus.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: 07-2395.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert 
RE: Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Montezuma Road and East Falls View Drive
On 09-27-2007 at 9:21 p.m., an unknown white male suspect and a black male suspect approached a male walking east on Montezuma Rd. at East Falls View. The white male demanded the victim’s cell phone. When the victim refused, the suspect grabbed the victim in a “headlock” type hold and took the victim’s cell phone, backpack, and cash; while holding a hard object to the victim’s neck and head. The suspect struck the victim in the upper left side of the face, causing him minor injury.
The suspects fled in an older-model, dark hatchback vehicle, and were last seen west on Montezuma Rd. toward College Ave.
Suspect Description
White male, late twenties, short, sandy-brown hair, with a goatee; wearing long dark shorts and a dark, short-sleeved t-shirt.
Suspect Description
Black male, late twenties, 6 ft, medium-build, short hair; wearing a dark shirt.
Vehicle Description
Dark, older-model hatchback.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu> Case Number: CA07-001.
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Parking & Traffic Bulletins
- Facilities Planning & Management Bulletins
- SDSU Parking and Traffic Information for the 2007-2008 year
- Parking and Traffic Tips, Frequently Asked Questions
- Parking & Traffic Tips for Students
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Miscellaneous Information
- Travel Alert (Updated April 14, 2008)
- Emergency Preparedness Bulletins (Emergency Preparedness Web site)
- Personal Safety Awareness
- Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D)
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This page last updated May 13, 2008
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