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Robbery at Fire House Pizza

November 20, 2009 - There has been an armed robbery Monday night, Nov 16, at 11:30 p.m. at Firehouse Pizza at 860 University City Blvd.

Two suspects are involved. The first is a black male, six foot, two inches tall, with a skinny build last seen wearing grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black ski mask. The second suspect is a white female, height between five foot three inches to five foot five inches, skinny build, last seen wearing black sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black ski mask. The suspects used a small caliber handgun of unknown make or model. They fled the scene in an unknown direction.

If you have any information in this case, please contact the Virginia Tech Police at (540) 231-6411.

Robbery on Lee Street

November 02, 2009 - Early Saturday morning, at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, a female Virginia Tech student was robbed in the 600 block of Lee St. in the Town of Blacksburg. She was walking by herself; she then asked direction from a black male who then struck her in the face (possibly with a set of keys), and fled with her wallet and cash. The assailant then took off toward Main St. The victim was not seriously injured and refused medical treatment.

Virginia Tech Police reminds all person never to walk alone at night; always walk with a companion or call the Safe Ride Program at (540) 231-SAFE. Always be aware of your surroundings.

If you have any information related to this case, please call Virginia Tech Police at (540) 231-6411.

Phishing Scam Alert

October 21, 2009 - A well designed phishing scam is making the rounds at Virginia Tech. If you receive an email or web link from vata-vm.com (http://www.vata-vm.com/vt.edu-login.html), do not to click on it and login. This site is designed to look as if you are logging in to Virginia Tech webmail. It is not legitimate and serves only to steal you PID and password. If you believe that your password may have been compromised change your password immediately. If unable, contact Communication and Network Services at (540) 234-HELP.

Scam Alert

An email scam is being circulated that claims to originate from Bank of America, stating that multiple login attempts have been made on the recipient’s account, and that the recipient needs to log in and confirm their information. This email, and most like it, is a scam to gain access to the recipient's financial accounts. Please be cautious when responding to solicitations for personal information. Banks and government institutions will not request personal information in an email. You should never respond to unsolicited requests for personal information, and should only provide financial information remotely, via phone or email, if you initiated the contact.

Many banks and credit card companies offer identity theft services free of charge. If you believe that you may have provided information to an unauthorized individual, or that your financial accounts have been compromised, contact you financial institution(s) immediately.

Thefts

Please be aware that in past years analyses of crime statistics have shown an influx in theft of personal property toward the end of each semester. These increased rates of theft are attributed to a lack of attention to personal security due to the mounting stresses of exams and class work at the end of each semester. You can help protect your personal property by following some basic safety tips:

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• Keep your door(s) locked and valuables out of sight

Always lock your door if you are going to be out of your room or office, even if you will only be gone for a minute. If you are not able to do so, keep your valuables in a locked drawer or out of sight. The same goes for your car.

• Engrave your valuables

In the event of a theft, you are much more likely to have your item returned if there is an identifiable mark separating yours from everyone else's. "Black laptop" isn't all that descriptive.
Check out engravers for free at our police department.

• Keep your bike locked up at all times

(U-shaped locks are recommended)

When locking your bike always secure both the frame and the quick release wheel to the rack. Invest in a lock that will provide adequate security in relation to the cost of the bicycle. A $2 chain lock on a $1,000 bike is not a wise investment; instead, get a sturdy U-shaped lock.

• Keep your keychain safe

Never attach your name and/or address to your keychain (such as your Hokie Passport!). Remember that your Hokie Passport is personal information, as well as a key to your building! With a Hokie Passport, a threat could find your room on VT.edu, and use your passport to get into the building.

• Park in safe areas

Park in well lit areas or places where a lot of people are. Avoid parking in the dark or in remote destination, where a burglar would not be seen. Always keep your car doors locked.

Bicycle Thefts

Bicycle theft is a concern for the university community all year. If you have any knowledge of these crimes contact Detective Eric Montgomery at 231-0697, or call our anonymous crime hotline at 232-TIPS. Theft is a crime of opportunity that can be reduced by the following:

Always use a U-shaped lock (chain or cable can be easily cut!).
Register your bike.
Park in well lit bike racks, with lots of foot traffic.
Remove the seat, or a wheel.
Record your bikes serial number, make, and model.
Report any suspicious activities around bike racks.
Check out an engraver at the Police Department and put your driver's license number on the frame.

Email alleng@vt.edu for more information.

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