Crime Alerts

Crime Alert
November 3,2009
The CMU Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred near Pearce Hall on Monday, November 3, 2009 between 8:45 and 9:00pm. Investigation revealed that a female victim was assaulted by an unknown suspect. No serious injuries resulted from the assault.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'5" tall, wearing a blue hoodie, blue or black pants and black shoes. The suspect may have sustained some injuries to his face or neck area.

The CMU Police Department is seeking contact from possible witnesses that may have been in the area at the time of the assault as well as anyone that has information as to the identity of the suspect in this case.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Alert
October 30,2009
The Central Michigan University Police are investigating multiple incidents involving Damage to Property and Larceny from Motor Vehicles. These incidents occurred in CMU lots 1, 52, 63, and 64. They are believed to have occurred between Thursday, 10/29/09 at 10:00pm and Friday, 10/30/09 at 8:30am. These incidents involve the breaking of several vehicle windows, with thefts of stereo equipment and electronic items also being reported in some cases.

Anyone observing suspicious behavior in any of these lots during the evening hours of 10/29/09 into the morning hours of 10/30/09 is asked to contact the CMU Police Department.

If you have any information regarding this, or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tipline), or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at http://www.cmich.edu/police.htm.

Crime Alert
September 9,2009

The Central Michigan University Police are investigating two separate burglaries that occurred on the 6th floor of Cobb Hall between the evening hours of 09/02/09 and the afternoon hours of 09/03/09. Investigation revealed that one Apple IPod was taken from the first location and an Apple MacBook Pro computer was taken from the second location. No signs of forced entry were found during either investigation.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to store valuable items in a safe location, document serial numbers of valuables, and to lock residence hall doors when you leave.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line), or by using our anonymous tip form located on the website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Alert
August 24, 2009
The Central Michigan University Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Woldt Hall during the early AM hours on 8/21/09. Investigation revealed that a residence was entered and a wallet, cash, and other personal items were stolen. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Press Release
July 27, 2009
In reference to the recent breaking and enterings which occurred at Warrinier Hall, the CMU Police have arrested and charged a 52 year old Mt. Pleasant man.

Donald Lee Morrison was arrested on 7/23/09. He was arraigned on 7/24/09 and was charged with one felony count of conducting a criminal enterprise, two counts of felony breaking and entering and three counts of felony larceny in a building. The charges included crimes that occurred both on CMU's campus and at locations within the city limits of Mt. Pleasant. Morrison faces a combined potential sentence of 52 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

The CMU Police would like to thank the faculty and staff in Warriner Hall and the officers of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department for their assistance and cooperation in this investigation.

Crime Alert
July 16, 2009
The Central Michigan University Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Wightman Hall. The investigation revealed that a computer lab was entered and several IMAC computers were taken. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation. This report initiated on 7/15/09, however, the date/time of the crime occurring is unknown.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
June 15, 2009
The Central Michigan University Police are asking for help from the community regarding a recent theft of CMU Property.
On June 11, 2009, CMU Police were called to investigate a larceny from Finch Fieldhouse. The investigation revealed that a Carolina kayak was stolen from a storage area sometime between June 9 at 5:00 pm and June 10 at 8:00 am. The kayak is blue in colorand14.5 ft long. To view a picture click here.

Crime Awareness Alert
June 5, 2009
If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

The CMU Police are investigating a Criminal Sexual Conduct incident that occurred in the early morning hours of 6/5/09 in Kesseler Hall. The investigation is currently open and active with interviews being conducted. The suspect is an acquaintance of the victim and the CMU Police have not received information that would indicate further danger to the CMU community.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
May 7, 2009
The CMU Police are investigating a Burglary/Home Invasion that occurred in the evening hours 5/6/09 in Robinson Hall. An unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence and electronic equipment. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to always lock your residence hall doors and secure your valuable belongings.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
April 24, 2009
The CMU Police Department is investigating multiple incidents of Malicious Destruction of Property that occurred in CMU lots 44 and 42. Each of these incidents involved various forms of damage to vehicles.

From facts gathered during investigation, the time frame of the incidents is likely sometime on 4/22/09 or 4/23/09. Witnesses to these incidents are being sought for questioning and the CMU Police are asking for help from the community in identifying both possible witnesses and suspects. A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around this area, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
April 16, 2009
The CMU Police are investigating a Criminal Sexual Conduct incident that occurred in Merrill Hall during the afternoon hours on Thursday, 4/16/09. The suspect is known by the victim and has been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

Crime Awareness Alert
February 24, 2009
The CMU Police Department is investigating multiple incidents of Malicious Destruction of Property that occurred in CMU lots 44 and 42. Each of these incidents involved various forms of damage to vehicles.

Crime Awareness Alert
February 08, 2009
On 02/08/2009 at 2:33 AM CMU Police were called to Herrig Hall regarding a complaint of arson. Officers investigated an incident were a paper on the wall in the first floor hallway was set on fire. The paper extinguished itself and did not cause the alarm to activate. The paper was charred and minor damage was caused to the wall outside of a residence hall room.

The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the CMU Police Department at (989) 774-3081(dispatch), (989) 774-1874(tip line), or by using the anonymous tip form located here. A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators in the arson.

Crime Awareness Alert
January 28, 2009
The CMU Police are investigating a Burglary/Home Invasion that occurred between 1/14/09 and 1/16/09 in Wheeler Hall. An unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to always lock your residence hall doors and secure your valuable belongings.

Crime Awareness Alert
January 24, 2009
On 01/24/2009 at 1:33 AM CMU Police were called to Herrig Hall regarding a complaint of arson. Officers investigated an incident were papers on the wall in the third floor hallway were set on fire. The papers extinguished themselves and did not cause the alarm to activate. The papers were charred and minor damage was caused to the wall outside of a dorm room.

Press Release
January 16, 2009
Drug investigation nets 15 arrests

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., Jan. 16, 2009‑ The Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (BAYANET) and officers from the Central Michigan University and Mount Pleasant Police Departments arrested 15 people Thursday evening in Mount Pleasant on felony drug charges. Two of the arrests occurred on campus while the others were made at an off-campus apartment complex. Two other individuals are still being sought.

The arrests are the result of an investigation into narcotics related complaints in the mid-Michigan region. Several arrests have been made prior to last night's arrests and more are anticipated.

To report drug activity, call the CMU Police Department at 989-774-3081 or BAYANET at 989-779-9697. Calls may be made confidentially.

Crime Awareness Alert
January 14, 2009
The CMU Police are investigating a Burglary/Home Invasion that occurred on 1/12/09 in Wheeler Hall. An unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence and stole textbooks and miscellaneous personal items from an unsecured location. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to always lock your residence hall doors and secure your valuable belongings.

Crime Awareness Alert
December 12, 2008
The CMU Police are investigating a Burglary/Home Invasion that occurred between 12/7/08 and 12/11/08 in Cobb Hall. An unknown suspect(s) entered a residence hall and stole cash from an unsecured location. No signs of forced entry were found during the investigation.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to always lock your residence hall doors and secure your valuable belongings.

Crime Awareness Alert
November 25, 2008
The CMU Police are investigating a Burglary/Home Invasion that occurred between 11/22/08 and 11/23/08 in Cobb Hall. An unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence hall and stole a laptop computer and an IPod.

The CMU Police would like to remind everyone to always lock your residence hall doors and secure your valuable belongings.

Crime Awareness Alert
November 3, 2008
CMU Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on 10/31/08 in Merrill Hall. Suspects entered an unlocked dorm room and stole an iPod.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around this area, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located here.

Crime Awareness Alert
October 24, 2008
The CMU Police Department would like to make the campus community aware of a recent increase in bicycle larcenies. The majority of the reported larcenies involve bikes NOT locked up or secured in any fashion.

The CMU Police Department would like to remind all bike owners to secure their bikes with a quality locking mechanism and take the opportunity to register the bike with the CMU Police.

If you have any information regarding this or any other investigation, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081(dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
October 23, 2008
CMU Police are investigating a CSC that occurred in the early morning hours on 10/18/08 in Beddow Hall. The suspect has been identified and the investigation is on-going.

Crime Awareness Alert
October 17, 2008
CMU Police are investigating a CSC that occurred on 10/17/08 in Celani Hall. It has been determined the involved parties are acquaintances. The suspect has been identified and the investigation is on going.

Crime Awareness Alert
October 13, 2008
CMU Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on 10/13/08 in Saxe Hall. Suspects entered a dorm room and stole cash and electronics.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

Crime Awareness Alert
September 21, 2008
A burglary occurred on September 21, 2008 at Troutman Hall between 3:30 am and 5:00 am. Someone entered an unlocked room and stole a laptop and cell phone while the resident was gone.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this theft, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around Troutman Hall, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
September 21, 2008
Central Michigan University Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred around 4:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2008.

The incident took place in Troutman Hall and a suspect, who was an acquaintance of the victim, has been identified. The incident continues to remain under investigation.

Crime Awareness Alert
September 4, 2008
Once again, on Thursday evening, September 4, 2008, there was an attempt to enter a, 1st floor residence hall room, in Larzelere Hall and steal a lap top computer, by cutting the screen window from the outside, the suspect was scared away and nothing was taken.

SUSPECT:

Black male, approximately 5' 9" tall, 18-25 years of age, thin build, wearing a dark jacket, dark undershirt, blue jeans and carrying a dark colored backpack.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

Just a reminder, always lock your residence hall door.

If you have any information on this incident or any other lap top theft, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around Emmons, Herrig, Larzelere or West Hall, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
June 12, 2008
A burglary occurred on June 11, 2008 at Northwest Apartments between midnight and 9 a.m. Someone entered an apartment through a window and stole a laptop and wallet while the resident was asleep upstairs.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this theft, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around the apartments, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
April 28, 2008
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, sometime between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. someone entered seven unlocked residence hall rooms in Cobb Hall and stole seven laptop computers.

Just a reminder, always lock your residence hall door.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this theft, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around the Cobb Hall, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
April 25, 2008
On Thursday, April 24, 2008, sometime between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. someone entered an unlocked residence hall room in Merrill Hall and stole a laptop computer and a backpack

Just a reminder, always lock your residence hall door.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this theft, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around the Merrill Hall, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
March 17, 2008
The CMU Police Department is currently investigating an incident where someone vandalized twenty-nine vehicles parked in the following CMU parking lots 22, 40, 41 and 44.

The incident took place sometime on Sunday, March 16 between 2:00 am and 10:00 am.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this crime please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
March 17, 2008
On Friday, March 14, 2008 at 1:15 a.m. in Cobb Hall on the Central Michigan University Campus, a suspect threw a three inch clip knife at two subjects in the hallway. No one was injured or struck by the weapon. The suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing.

Crime Awareness Alert
March 6, 2008
Sometime between Monday, March 3, at 5 pm and Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 11pm, someone forcibly entered a room on the forth floor of Moore Hall. They stole two computers and two flat panel display monitors from the room.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

If you have any information on this burglary, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around the Moore Hall, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
January 28, 2008
On 1/25/08 between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm, CMU Police responded to two separate reports of Burglary/Home Invasion. These incidents occurred in Calkins and Robinson Hall.

In each of the investigations it was determined that the suspect entered unlocked dorm rooms and took electronic items. In one of the incidents a resident of the room was home at the time of the incident.

CMU Police are currently looking for two male suspects in conjunction with this investigation. The first suspect is described as a white male with darker complexion, 18-21 yrs. old, approximately 5'10 - 6' tall, wearing a bright colored ball cap, hooded sweatshirt, plaid designed shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a backpack. The second suspect is described as a white male, 18-20 yrs. old, approximately 5'8" tall, wearing a black coat and blue jeans.

If you have any information on these thefts, or if you observed any suspicious activity or person(s) in or around the Residence Halls, please contact the CMU Police Department immediately at 989-774-3081 (dispatch), 989-774-1874 (tip line) or by using our anonymous tip form located on our website at www.police.cmich.edu (click on "contact us" and "anonymous tip").

Crime Awareness Alert
January 22, 2008
Sometime between Sunday, January 20 and Monday, January 21, 2008, someone entered three unlocked residence hall rooms in Carey and Cobb Halls and stole four laptop computers.

Just a reminder, always lock your residence hall door.

The CMU Police Department is offering a $250.00 cash reward for any information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.