Four Suspects Assault Two Students and Steal Phones Near North High Street

Public Safety Notice Two male Ohio State students were walking with a non-student female near 1728 N. High Street on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at approximately 11:46 p.m. One of four male suspects approached the female non-student and made remarks that prompted a verbal altercation between the two groups. The four male suspects then physically assaulted the male students. The suspects took cell phones and keys from the male students. The two male student victims were transported to the Wexner Medical Center to treat lacerations to the head. The female non-student victim did not sustain injuries. After the assault, the three victims went inside an area bar for assistance and the four male suspects fled the scene in a silver sedan. The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) is the lead law enforcement agency and is investigating the crime with assistance from the Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD). OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. Anyone with information concerning this crime should contact either the University Police, 614-292-2121 or Columbus Police, 614-645-4545. You may also report information anonymously to the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS or the University Crime Stoppers Tips line at 614-247-TIPS.