Safety Alert
April 13, 2012

Bradley University police and the City of Peoria police responded to a burglary this morning at a residence near the intersection of Bradley and Glenwood avenues. During the early morning hours, an unknown person entered the residence through an open window and then removed property. No one was injured. An investigation is continuing.

All students and staff are reminded that despite the warm weather, they should keep their residence windows and doors locked.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact the Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Additional Safety Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Do not leave your property, vehicles or homes unsecured.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000. Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.

Safety Alert
March 7, 2012

Bradley University police and the City of Peoria police responded to an armed robbery at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, in a parking lot in the 800 block of Moss Avenue. A female student was approached by a male suspect who displayed a pocket knife and demanded money and jewelry.   The victim turned over her money and jewelry and then notified the Bradley University police a short time later.  The victim was not injured.  Bradley and Peoria police searched the area but did not apprehend any suspects. An investigation is continuing.

The suspect is described as a male, 5’7” to 6’0”, wearing dark clothing with a large hoodie covering his face.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000.  Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.).  Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow.  If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.

Safety Alert
December 12, 2011

At approximately 6:30 p.m. Peoria Police responded to a reported armed robbery at a business in the 800 block of west Main Street. The suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun, pushed the clerk and took an undetermined amount of cigarettes. The suspect fled west on Main Street. The suspect is described as a male, wearing a black coat and a black ski mask.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact the Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000. Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.

Safety Alert
December 2, 2011

A male not affiliated with Bradley University reported to Peoria Police this morning at approximately 5:19 that as he was walking in the 800 block of University Street he was approached by 2 black males. The male suspects were described as 5-foot-11 and about 160 pounds, and wearing dark hoodies and jeans. Both male suspects displayed handguns, pushed the victim to the ground and searched his pockets. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The male suspects entered a maroon 4-door Cadillac Deville sedan and fled northbound on University Street. The driver of the vehicle was possibly a female. The victim was not injured.

Peoria Police and Bradley Police immediately responded and searched the area. No suspects were located.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000.  Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.).  Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow.  If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.

Safety Alert
October 20, 2011

At approximately 8:00 tonight a male student was walking south on Rebecca toward Bradley Avenue when he was approached by three males. Two of the males were on BMX-style bicycles and the other male was riding on the rear foot pegs of one of the bicycles. The males demanded property from the victim and the victim refused. One of the males stated "I have a gun" and displayed a weapon. The suspects went through the victim's pockets taking money and his wallet.

The suspects were last seen fleeing west on Bradley Avenue toward Western on the bicycles. The victim described the three suspects as males in their mid-twenties wearing dark hoodies and dark pants.

The victim ran to Macmillan Hall and reported the incident.

The victim sustained no injuries.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are
reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000.  Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.).  Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow.  If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.

Safety Alert
October 5, 2011

At 1:16 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5,  a female student reported that she was the victim of a robbery. The student reported that at approximately 10 a.m., while walking northbound in the 800 block of Duryea Place, she was approached by two males who stepped in front of her and blocked her path. The suspects demanded money and unsuccessfully tried to remove the victim’s wristlet. The victim then removed $30 from the wristlet and gave it to the suspects. The suspects then ran southeast through the Duryea parking lot toward Bradley Avenue.

The victim did not sustain any injuries, and no weapons were displayed nor implied.

Suspect #1 was described as a male, black, 25-30 years old, 5’8”-5’10” tall, approximately 160 pounds, short hair, wearing a blue hat, white t-shirt, baggy jeans and black tennis shoes, with some white on them.

Suspect #2 was described as a male, black, 25-30 years old, 5’10”-6’ tall, approximately 175-185 pounds, short hair, wearing a black “Southpole” shirt and baggy blue jeans.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000.  Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.).  Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow.  If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.  

Safety Alert
September 29, 2011

Bradley University police and the City of Peoria police responded to a strong-armed robbery at approximately 4 p.m. on September 29 in the 1600 block of Callendar Street. A male student was approached by another male who punched the victim and then removed his headphones. The victim was not seriously injured. Two other suspects were across the street and all three fled south. Bradley and Peoria police searched the area but did not apprehend any suspects. An investigation is continuing.

Suspect #1 is described as a male: black, 18-20 years old, 5'10", average build, short hair, wearing dark clothing and a baseball hat.

Suspect #2 is described as a male: black, 18-20 years old, bushy hair, wearing a red hoodie, baggie black pants and a baseball hat.

Suspect #3 is described as a male: black, 18-20 years old, wearing a hoodie or windbreaker-style black jacket with a white stripe down the back, black pants and a baseball hat.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has further information, they are asked to contact Bradley Police Department at 309-677-2000.

Precautions

All Bradley University students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors are reminded to:

• Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• Use the Student Patrol or Bradley Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000. Programs operate during evening and night hours.
• Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
• Always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones on a high volume.
• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
• Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
• Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on or near campus.
• If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley Police Department.
• If approached, give up your property.