Public Safety Announcement: Assault on Harbin Patio
At approximately 12:03 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, a student smoking on Harbin patio was approached by three unknown males. One of the suspects made an incoherent comment. All three suspects then pushed the complainant against the wall and one of the suspects struck him across the face several times with a shiny object (possibly a knife). The suspects fled down the Harbin steps onto Tondorf Road towards the Leavey Center. DPS canvassed the area with negative results. MPD responded and filed a report.The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.
Incident
Date: November 25, 2008
Time: 12:03 AM
Location: Campus
Address: Harbin Hall steps
Incident type: Aggravated Assault
Respondents: MPD
Incident summary: On Tuesday, November 25, 2008, a student reported that while smoking on Harbin patio at approximately 12:03 a.m., he was pushed against the wall by three unknown males, one of whom struck him across the face several times with a shiny object (possibly a knife).
At approximately 12:03 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, a student smoking on Harbin patio was approached by three unknown males. One of the suspects made an incoherent comment. All three suspects then pushed the complainant against the wall and one of the suspects struck him across the face several times with a shiny object (possibly a knife). The suspects fled down the Harbin steps onto Tondorf Road towards the Leavey Center. DPS canvassed the area with negative results. MPD responded and filed a report.
Victim(s):The victim suffered lacerations to his cheek and forehead.
Victim(s) status:The victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated for superficial injuries and released.
Witness description of suspect(s):The suspects are described as three black males, all over 6' tall, all wearing white Georgetown University sweatshirts (no hoods). One of the suspects has facial hair while the other two are clean shaven.
Safety Reminder
The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:
- On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.
- Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.
- Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.
- Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.
- Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.
Georgetown University's Department of Public Safety (DPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to DPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to DPS and/or MPD.
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Department of Public Safety
Village C, West Wing
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Phone: (202) 687-4343
Fax: (202) 687-8160
