Crime
College To Take Steps To Increase Security
The College is taking additional steps in conjunction with the Harvard University Police Department to deter crime.
Grad Student Robbed on Brattle Street Tuesday Night
A Harvard graduate student was the victim of an unarmed robbery at the intersection of Brattle Street and Church Street Tuesday night, according to local police reports.
Nov. 22 - Dec. 5: Dragging a Dead Goose
Over the last few weeks, HUPD has responded to numerous reports of “suspicious activity” and an extremely high rate of computer theft. As part of our Securitas series, we’ve combed through HUPD log entries from the last few weeks and published some of the more colorful entries below.
Safety Pathways And More Crime
In light of the 10 robberies and attempted robberies that have taken place in the past few weeks, HUPD has released a map of designated safety pathways around campus for those who may be traveling alone or at night.
Harvard Student Robbed Near Quad
A male Harvard undergraduate was the victim of an unarmed robbery near the corner of Walker Street and Shepard Street on Sunday evening at 8:23 p.m., according to university and local police.
Nov. 8 - Nov. 21: Lewd & Lascivious
Over the last few weeks, HUPD has responded to remarkably frequent reports of “suspicious activity” and one “lewd & lascivious” incident. As part of our Securitas series, we’ve combed through HUPD log entries from the last few weeks and published some of the more colorful entries below.
Crime Around Harvard's Campus
Here's a map of eight recent robberies that took place near Harvard's campus. Roll over each number to view more information about the robbery that took place. Click the number to read the related Crimson article.
Police Arrest 2 Individuals After Robberies
Local police forces arrested two individuals this week, one in connection with Tuesday’s theft outside the Harvard Square T Station and the other in connection with last week’s armed robbery in Harvard Yard.
Adam Wheeler Likely To Plead Guilty
Adam B. Wheeler, the former student accused of fabricating his way into Harvard and defrauding the University of over $40,000, will likely plead guilty to at least some charges next month.
Cambridge Man Arrested after Attempting to Rob Students, Shooting at Officer
A Cambridge man was arrested early Saturday morning after shooting a gun at a Cambridge Police Officer and attempting to rob three Harvard freshmen at gunpoint on Brattle Street, according to reports from the Cambridge Police Department and Harvard University Department.
Feldman's Book Delves into Supreme Court Justices' Personalities
Harvard Law School Professor Noah R. Feldman ’92 discussed his new book, which explores the battling personalities of four Supreme Court Justices appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt ’04, at the Law School Wednesday night.
Armed Robber Strikes in Yard
A man unaffiliated with Harvard was robbed at gunpoint in the Yard yesterday at 2:45 a.m., according to a community advisory e-mailed to the Harvard affiliates yesterday morning by the Harvard University Police Department.
Robbers Strike Outside Dudley
A man was the victim of an attempted armed robbery on Massachusetts Avenue near Sacramento Street right outside of the Dudley Co-op on Saturday at 12:45 a.m., according to the Cambridge Police Department.
