{ "id": "2025-08-24-case-western-reserve-university-innova-living-robbery", "slug": "case-western-reserve-university-innova-living-robbery-2025-08-24", "institution": { "name": "Case Western Reserve University", "shortName": "CWRU", "state": "OH", "type": "private-r1", "enrollment": 10000 }, "incident": { "date": "2025-08-24", "type": "robbery", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "resolution": "under-investigation", "headline": "A student is robbed at gunpoint and a car is taken", "headlinePublic": "A student is robbed at gunpoint and a car is taken", "summary": "A security alert says a student was robbed at gunpoint at an off-campus apartment and the student's car was taken. The bulletin is the [Aug. 24 security alert](https://case.edu/publicsafety/node/1203).", "outcome": "City police and university police are investigating. The car was last seen traveling west on Chester Avenue." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestampApprox": "The bulletin says the incident was at 11:12 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2025, and it gives no timezone.", "channel": "website", "verbatimText": "Security Alert\n\nCase Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety\n\nCrime: Aggravated robbery and motor vehicle theft\n\nLocation of incident: Innova Living (10001 Chester Ave.); this incident took place off campus but because it involved a student and could represent a continued risk to our community, we wanted to make sure you were aware\n\nDate of Incident: Aug. 24, 2025\n\nTime of Incident: 11:12 a.m.\n\nIncident Description: Cleveland Division of Police and Case Western Reserve University police are investigating a report of a robbery at the Innova Living apartment complex. A suspect robbed a student at gunpoint, taking the student’s car. The vehicle—a black Lexus IS300 with California license plates 9RUP588—was last seen traveling westbound on Chester Avenue.\n\nSuspect(s) Description: The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately age 15–19, about 5’5” in height, wearing a black hoodie.\n\nInitiated: Aug. 24, 2025\n\nInformation provided by: CWRU Police Department\n\nSafety tips:\nSurvivors of crime are never at fault for their victimization. It is the perpetrators of these crimes who are responsible for their actions that make our campus less safe. However, Case Western Reserve University police would like to provide tips to the campus community that may help prevent future crimes:\n\nPut a steering wheel lock on your car, making sure it can easily be seen through your windows. These can be purchased online or at local automotive supply and hardware stores. Alternatively, you can pick up a lock for free between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at CWRU’s Division of Public Safety (1689 E. 115th St.).\nClose all windows and lock all doors when you park—and take your key (or fob) with you.\nDo not leave anything valuable in your vehicle; if for some reason you cannot bring the item with you, try to ensure it is not visible through the windows.\nPark in well-lit areas when you can and, ideally, as close as possible to your destination.\nHave your keys ready when approaching your vehicle, and do a quick scan of your rear seat before getting in.\nBe alert to any activity near your vehicle and be aware of people who may be following you to your vehicle.\nDon’t drive without locking your doors.\nWhen stopped in traffic, leave enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you so you can pull away quickly if needed.\nSee something, say something. Report any suspicious behavior to CWRU police in the Spartan Safe app or by calling 216.368.3331.\nIf you feel threatened or uncomfortable in regards to your safety, call CWRU police at 216.368.3333. If a situation is making you nervous, don't be afraid to alter your route, duck into a store or call for help.\n\nCase Western Reserve University is committed to providing a safe environment for all members of the community. We strongly encourage individuals to regularly check case.edu/publicsafety/safety-on-campus to see what safety tips and services we provide.\n\nIf you have any information on this crime, please call 216.368.3333 as soon as possible. If you would like to leave an anonymous tip, please call 216.368.3331.\n\nCase Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety releases security alerts, in compliance with the federal Clery Act, when a Clery-reportable crime is committed and the university determines there is an ongoing threat on campus to the health or safety of students or employees.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://case.edu/publicsafety/node/1203", "sourceDescription": "CWRU Division of Public Safety security alert", "annotations": [ "The body dates the incident Aug. 24, 2025, and says the robbery was at gunpoint and off campus.", "Distinct incident from 2003-05-09-case-western-reserve-university-shooting.", "Dual independent fetch 2026-10-04. sha256 9740c41f885e84bda781417282078182f3c95b45915dcd7eaa942dcf7a2bd356. 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