News Releases - MSU Police

Keeping Campus Safe

January 15, 2021

Dear Spartans, I am writing to you in response to several inquiries we have received regarding the safety of our campus community. Many of you have heard about the planning underway in states across the nation in preparation for any events that may take place leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. The Michigan State Capitol, in the city of Lansing, is a little more than four miles from campus. Events there are handled by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and rarely impact the campus of Michigan State University. However, the Michigan State University Police Department has partnerships with area law enforcement and we are sharing resources and information with them. The duty of the MSU Police Department is to serve […]

Alert issued at 01/10/2021 10:05:55 PM EST.

January 10, 2021

Armed Robbery This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police regarding an incident in the City of East Lansing. An armed robbery occurred at or near the Cedar Village Apartment Complex. If nearby use caution. Contact East Lansing Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Sent at 22:05:49 on .

Alert issued at 01/06/2021 01:05:30 PM EST.

January 6, 2021

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 01-06-2021 Date Occurred: 01/05/2021 Location: Parking Ramp number 7 near Breslin Synopsis: Victim reported moped taken from Ramp 7 between 7:30pm and 11pm on 01/05/2021. Suspect Information: No suspect information. Vehicle Information: 2013 Bashan Moped, White

Vehicle Auction at the MSU Police Department

January 4, 2021

The following vehicles will be sold at auction at the Michigan State University Police Department, vehicles may be viewed and bids may be entered at the Police Impound Lot, on the west side of the MSUPD building located at 1120 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing MI 48824. Vehicles may be viewed from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on 1/25/2021 through 1/28/2021, an appointment is required. All bids must be entered by 2PM on 1/28/2021. Bids will be opened at 8 am on 1/29/2021. Winners will be contacted by 10 AM on the same day. If you would like to witness the bids being opened or to set up an appointment to view vehicles email Kathy Bissett at bissettk@police.msu.edu. All MDHHS […]

Alert issued at 12/12/2020 07:59:30 PM EST.

December 12, 2020

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 12-12-2020 Date Occurred: Between 9:00 pm on Friday, December 11 and 8:30 am on Saturday, December 12 Location: 1855 Place Apartments Synopsis: The owner of the vehicle reported to police that he parked his car in the parking lot at 1855 Place apartments at 9:00 pm on Friday, December 11. When he returned to the parking lot at 8:30 am on Saturday, December 12 he discovered the vehicle was missing. There is no suspect information at this time. Suspect Information: Unknown Vehicle Information: 2015 beige Chevrolet Malibu

Alert issued at 11/13/2020 08:36:40 PM EST.

November 13, 2020

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 11-13-2020 Date Occurred: 11-11-20 to 11-13-20 Location: 1855 Place Apartments Synopsis: The vehicle was parked on 11-11-20 at approximately 5 PM. The owner returned to the vehicle on 11-13-20 at approximately 5 PM and the car was not there. Suspect Information: There is no suspect at this time. Vehicle Information: 2009 Blue Ford Focus 4 door

MSU Police Prepares for the Return of College Football – No Tailgating On Campus

October 14, 2020

East Lansing, Mich. In an effort to ensure the health and safety of fans, student-athletes, coaches, officials, staff and students, tailgating will be prohibited in all parking lots and campus spaces this football season. The Michigan State University Police Department will continue to enforce University Ordinance 21.03, which prohibits the possession of open or uncapped containers of alcoholic beverages and the consumption of alcoholic beverages in all public areas of lands governed by the MSU Board of Trustees and in all public areas of campus buildings. “On home football game days, certain rules are normally suspended,” said Captain Chris Rozman, MSU Police public information officer. “However, for this football season parking lots will be closed and there will be no […]

Alert issued at 10/09/2020 12:28:10 PM EDT.

October 9, 2020

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 10-09-2020 Date Occurred: 10/9/2020 Location: Holmes Hall Synopsis: The owner parked their moped on the east side of Holmes Hall East in the moped parking area. The moped was last seen at 2:00am on Friday, October 9th. When the owner returned to the parking area at 12:00pm on Friday, October 9th, the owner discovered the moped was missing and reported the incident to the police. Suspect Information: Unknown Vehicle Information: 2013 White Honda Ruckus Moped

Alert issued at 09/26/2020 02:16:15 PM EDT.

September 26, 2020

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 09-26-2020 Date Occurred: Between 11:30 pm on Friday, September 25 and 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 26 Location: 1855 Place Apartments Synopsis: The owner parked and secured the motorcycle in the North part of Lot 15, 1855 Place. The motorcycle was last seen at 11:30 pm on Friday, September 25. When he returned to the parking lot at 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 26, he discovered the motorcycle was missing and reported the incident to the police. Suspect Information: Unknown Suspect Vehicle Information: 2005 Suzuki 650 motorcycle, yellow in color

Alert issued at 09/14/2020 07:32:45 PM EDT.

September 14, 2020

MSU Emergency Alert Emergency Alert: This is a message from the Michigan State University Police Department regarding the recent Ingham County Health Department order. Ingham County Health Department identified a recent COVID-19 outbreak tied to the MSU community and issued a mandatory quarantine for several off-campus locations. Visit http://www.hd.ingham.org/Portals/HD/Home/Documents/cd/coronavirus/EOSeptember14-2020-18.pdf for more information. MSU continues to work with local health authorities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Health and safety precautions help slow the spread. Please remember to wear a mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands. Visit msu.edu/together-we-will/ for the most up-to-date information about proactive measures on campus and what you can do to protect yourself and others. You can learn more from your health care provider, cdc.gov/coronavirus/ and […]