Cornell University Police is seeking witnesses, believed to be Ithaca College students, who were present during an assault incident that took place on the Cornell campus on the evening of Friday, November 9.
Prior to the assault, Suspect #1 in the incident had asked to borrow a cell phone from a female subject. When Suspect #1 refused to return the cell phone to the female, a male subject attempted to retrieve the phone, at which time he was assaulted. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call Cornell University Police at 255-1111.
The following description of the incident was provided by Cornell University Police:
On Friday, November 9, at about 11:30 p.m., a complainant reported to Cornell University Police that he had been assaulted by two males on McGraw Place in the area of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house.
The complainant, who suffered facial injuries and is receiving medical treatment, has provided a preliminary description of the suspects in this case:
• Suspect #1 is described as a black male, possibly with dreadlocks or braided hair and a goatee or facial hair on his chin, wearing a long white T-shirt and a white baseball cap. A witness identified him as possibly having the first name of Corey.
• Suspect #2 is described as a black male, wearing baggy blue jeans and a black silk cap or bandanna over his head covered by a hooded sweatshirt.
To aid in the prevention of crime and to keep the campus community informed about safety and security issues on an ongoing basis, an institution must alert the campus community of certain crimes in a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act [20 USC 1092 (f)], Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, and subsequent amendments, the crimes reported that mandate a "timely warning notice" are in the categories of aggravated assault, arson, burglary, murder and non-negligent homicide, robbery, sexual offenses (forcible and non-forcible), and motor vehicle theft.
The Office of Public Safety monitors the crime reports it receives from the campus community and local police agencies and issues public safety alerts to the campus community on any incidents that are considered to be a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.
