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  • CRIME ALERT- Public Notification
    05/25/2022 4:04 am
    Crime Alert - Attempted Robbery - Ho Plaza - May 25, 2022 On May 25, 2022, at 12:40 a.m., the Cornell University Police Department received a report of an attempted robbery outside McGraw Tower, 160 Ho Plaza, City of Ithaca. The victim reported at approximately 12:15 a.m. being approached by two individuals on bicycles who threatened to rob him. The victim described the suspects as two males in their late-20s. One of the suspects was wearing a red shirt. Both suspects were wearing bandanas. No further description is available. It is unknown what direction the suspects fled. The victim left the area and returned safely to his residence. The Cornell University Police Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the Cornell University Police Department at 607-255-1111, use a blue light phone, or dial 911. Cornell Police reminds the community to walk in groups and utilize the RAVE Guardian app when on or near campus.

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CornellALERT

Cornell Alert  CornellALERT is Cornell’s emergency notification system which sends voice and/or text messages to your registered phone(s) in the event of an imminent threat to the campus community. You must enroll your phone to receive the voice and text alert messages. You can also receive alert messages on your phone by installing the Rave Guardian app and activating it for the Cornell Ithaca Campus.

How to Sign Up or Manage Your CornellALERT Phone Numbers

CornellALERT messages are also sent to the Cornell e-mail addresses of all current students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.  You cannot opt out of receiving these e-mail messages.

CornellALERT messages may be sent for natural incidents such as a tornado or other dangerous weather, unnatural events such as an explosive device or active shooter, or if the university changes operating status due to an emergency or weather event.

Crime Alerts

Crime Alerts are timely warning messages provided by Cornell Police when they learn of reportable crimes on or near campus that may pose a serious or continuing threat to the Cornell community. Their purpose is to provide information on how you can protect yourself against a specific threatening circumstance, which may be ongoing, or a recent occurrence that remains unsolved and continues to pose a threat.

Crime Alerts are sent to the Cornell e-mail addresses of all current students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.  You cannot opt out of receiving these e-mail messages.

Current emergency and crime alert messages are posted at the CUinfo Alerts website.  You can also view current IT, transportation, and facility related alert messages.

If you believe you are receiving CornellALERT messages incorrectly because you have never been or are no longer affiliated with Cornell University or you need further assistance with this process please contact Cornell University Police Andrew Churchman at adc245@cornell.edu or 607-255-8566 or Mark Conrad at msc42@cornell.edu or 607-255-4676.

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