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Sent: 2011-12-04
From: EIU Emergency Notification
To: Students, Employees

Subject: Off-Campus Crime Advisory

The Charleston Police Department released the following information.

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, at approximately 9:30pm Charleston Police responded to the 300 block of Polk Avenue in reference to a report of an Armed Robbery that just occurred at that location. The victim reported that a white male approached him, stated that he had a gun, and demanded money. The victim turned over his cash and the suspect fled on foot.

At 9:38pm, Charleston Police arrested 19 year old Martin Ray “Petey” Oliver Jr. at his 211 Polk Avenue residence. Oliver is currently on parole and was charged with Aggravated Robbery. He was incarcerated at the Coles County Safety and Detention Center.

Charleston Police were assisted by the EIU Police Department and the Coles County State’s Attorney’s Office.

If you have any information regarding the off-campus incidents, please contact the Charleston Police Department at 348-5221.

SOME REMINDERS

Safety precautions can be found on the Student Affairs (http://www.eiu.edu/~stuaff/safety.php) and University Police Department (http://www.eiu.edu/~police) websites.

In case of an emergency, dial 911 or 581-3212, or go to the University Police Department headquarters located at the corner of Seventh Street and Grant Avenue. Blue emergency phones are available throughout campus (http://www.eiu.edu/~police/Welcome_Emergency_Phones.php).


Daniel P. Nadler, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
and Associate Professor
Eastern Illinois University
Old Main Building, Room 1211
Charleston IL 61920
217.581.3221 (Voice)
217.581.7676 (Fax)
nadler@eiu.edu
http://www.eiu.edu/~stuaff






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