NEWS AND SPECIAL ALERTS
Schools Unite Network “SUN” Alert
Request for Information
SUNnyc.org
Schools Unite Network Alert: Police in Manhattan North request information regarding an attempted robbery of a 14 year old boy that occurred at 89th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.
What occurred: A 14 year old boy was approached by 3 individuals and pushed to the ground after leaving a Subway restaurant on West 89th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West on Tuesday, 1-31-2012 at about 5:40PM. One of the individuals, who was wearing a snorkel, green hooded ski-jacket and green cap/hood said to the 14 year old Asian boy, “Yo nigger, give me your money.” The boy did not give up his property and reported the incident to the police.
Description of 2 of the individuals sought for questioning:
1. Male black, skin tone dark, complexion clear, short, closely cropped hair, age: about 18 years old, 180 lbs, 6’ tall
2. Male black wearing a snorkel, green hooded ski-jacket, and green ski cap/hood
If you have any information on the above incident please contact the Schools Unite Network at 347.560.9110 by voice/text or click “Report an Incident” at SUNnyc.org
We are asking ALL parents, students, and schools to care enough to report signs of trouble and ask if resources are needed to help a child.
Unable or unwilling to contact the police in a non-emergency, want to keep us informed, or need a resource to help a child? “Report an Incident” at SUNnyc.org or program 347.560.9110 into your phone and contact SUN by voice/text.
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What you can do to help protect yourself:
1. Walk in groups
2. Determine the safest routes to walk-piggyback on parent safety patrols in the area, know where the crossing guards and police patrolled safe corridors are on the Schools Unite Network Safety Maps
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Can you give us 1-2 hours per week?
We are seeking 4-6 parents of children in public and independent schools to perform a variety of tasks. Primary commitment involves annual safety conference; secondary commitment includes supporting CEO in various activities throughout the year.
Time required varies with interest and availability. Skills required vary as well, but generally include organization, editing, and basic computer skills. Most important is interest in safety of children and adolescents.
We’re also seeking volunteers to translate and circulate SUN Alerts in the Spanish and Chinese speaking communities.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact TinaConnelly@SUNnyc.org.
Please join us for the safety of our children! We can’t do it without you!
SUN is a program of the Police Liaison Group, Inc., a 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization established in 1993 to improve the quality of life and safety of New York City by working with schools, communities, businesses, the NYPD, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, and any other necessary governmental and nongovernmental agencies.
The Police Liaison Group will not be held liable for any disparities or inaccuracies in the above information. Although information relating to police or other law enforcement matters is verified by the NYPD or other appropriate agency before transmission, omissions or mistakes may occur.
Our thanks to Council Members Gale Brewer and Robert Jackson for their support of the Schools Unite Network initiative.
