Detail:

Run Date:
7/31/2007 Assault

Location:
Food Science Building

Description
The following is a brief synopsis of information reported to the Rutgers University Police Department:

The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating an assault which occurred on the Cook Campus on Wednesday July 25, 2007. The incident took place inside the Food Science building at approximately 2:12 PM. The victim reported that the suspect approached and attempted to sell him a painting, which he was carrying in a box. The victim refused to purchase the painting and told the suspect to leave the building. When the suspect refused to do so, the victim informed him that he was going to call the police. The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground and was choking the victim while asking if he was still going to call the police. When the victim said that he would not call the police the suspect released him and ran from the building. The victim was not seriously injured.

The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions: keep alert and be aware of people and circumstances around you, avoid isolation, and control access to your residence. For additional crime prevention information visit the Public Safety website at http://www.publicsafety.rutgers.edu/

DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT:

White male
early 30s
stocky build
5’8” in height
clean shaven
short brown hair
wearing tan shorts and a dark blue t-shirt (no logo).

The box he had the paintings in is described as a 2 foot square tan box.

Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the Rutgers University Police Department at 732-932-7211.