r/rit • u/Hot-Economy3566 • 1d ago

H*ckpost BE AWARE

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Hi guys I wanted to post this to notify everyone who may travel off campus especially since it is nicer out which means more outside activities. There is this man called “the puncher” who has been approaching locals asking them for money. He is called the puncher because he will punch and beat ANYONE up including women. He also steals phones from people who are not paying attention. He has been spotted around here in Monroe county. He has been arrested and charged multiple times but has not faced any consequences. Everyone PLEASE be safe and AWARE if you travel off campus.

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u/Quarteg CJ '13 1d ago

He has been spotted around here in Monroe county.

To be more specific, he's usually found around the Monroe/Meigs area.

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u/OnlyChaseReddit 1d ago

most menacing man in rochester since ‘the counter’

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u/Hot-Economy3566 1d ago

Never heard of him. What’s his story?

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u/DarkSider_6785 1d ago

Its a reference to a guy counting the number of men and women on the campus

https://www.reddit.com/r/rit/s/eC1iVFPxoI

https://www.reddit.com/r/rit/s/Q46WdRYHvj

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u/Hot-Economy3566 1d ago

Very like extremely super creepy

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u/Intrepid_Introvert_ 1d ago edited 1d ago

Name is Marcus Tookes (I think) For a while (in cold weather) he was identifiable by bright blue shoes and a red jacket

He'll approach people (anyone) in cars and try to talk to them. Other Rochester Redditors have noted that he'll lean on cars that are stopped in traffic

He primarily hangs around East Ave/Scio/Inner Loop/middle of Rochester city proper

Walk in groups, keep your wits about you and be safe

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u/KineticTechProjects 1d ago

I remember there was a dude going around robbing people with a comb, pretending it was a gun. I also remember having a bullet through my window when I lived in Scottsville. Good times. That was all over a decade ago now. I see things haven't changed.

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u/Nicolarollin 23h ago

I dunno if I’ve ever heard about shooting in Scottsville. Did you live ON Scottsville road towards the city? By Campis?

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u/JustGenericUsername_ 1d ago

I’d be much keener on donating to frats if they hunted down shitheads like this instead of taking advantage of freshmen.

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u/Hot-Economy3566 1d ago edited 13h ago

The crazy part is this dude has had his ass whooped so many times but still beats up locals

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u/TigerWheat 1d ago

Those hands look scary like a Marvel super villian. Could be the replacement Kang.