March 2013
Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which
was reported to have occurred on Thursday March 14, 2013 at approximately 9:50PM
on the paved walking path at the base of the Hickman Footbridge on the Loree Gym
side located on the Cook/Douglass Campus.
The victim reported that while walking toward the Douglass Student Center, a
male assailant approached her from behind, then touched her upper thighs and
buttocks. The victim stated that she pulled away from the assailant then
proceeded toward the Student Center. The assailant left the scene in the
direction of the Loree Gym.
The assailant is described as a Hispanic male or light skinned black male,
approximately 5'08" in height, 140 to 150 lbs, late teens early twenties,
wearing a black or dark blue hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans and white or silver
sneakers.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to
please contact the Rutgers Police Department's Investigations Unit at (732)
932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remain alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues
impacting your community at
http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority,
Chief Kenneth Cop
March 15, 2013
December 2012
Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which
was reported to have occurred on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at approximately
01:18AM inside the stairwell of University Center, located at 30 Easton Avenue
in New Brunswick.
The victim reported that while walking up the staircase between floors, a male
assailant prevented her from passing by partially blocking the stairway with his
body. The victim then passed the suspect who then proceeded to pull her back by
forcefully grabbing her buttock. The victim then fled the stairwell, causing the
assailant to release his grasp. The assailant did not follow the victim and it
is unknown in which direction he fled.
The assailant is described as a light skinned black male, approximately 6'00" in
height, twenty years old, wearing a bright red snap back baseball cap with an
oversized brim, dark colored t-shirt with jeans.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact Detective Bryant Myers of the Rutgers Police Department's Detective
Bureau at (732) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues
impacting your community at
http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
December 20, 2012
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The Rutgers Police
Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which was reported to have
occurred on Thursday December 13, 2012 at approximately 8:27PM inside the first
floor women's room of Scott Hall (43 College Avenue) near room 112.
The victim reported that while inside the women's bathroom, a male suspect
approached her from behind, grabbed her by the waist and pulled her towards
him. The suspect then placed his hand underneath her clothing and touched her
buttock. The victim stated that the suspect released her after she called for
help. The suspect left the scene in an unknown direction of travel.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'11" in height, mid
twenties, with a mustache, wearing a black beanie cap, tan jacket and black
pants.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to
contact Detective Sergeant Brian Emmett of the Rutgers Police Department's
Detective Bureau at (732) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues
impacting your community at
http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief
Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
December 14, 2012
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Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a
robbery which was reported to have occurred on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at
approximately 9:20 PM in the area of parking lot eight (44 College Ave.) New
Brunswick, NJ.
The victim reported that while walking in the
parking lot, a male suspect approached her from behind and removed personal
property she was carrying. The victim stated that the assailant then ran from
the parking lot towards College Ave. An eyewitness followed the suspect and
confronted him in the area of Kirkpatrick Chapel located on the Old Queens
Campus (81 Somerset St.). Following an altercation the assailant displayed a
knife and then ran in the direction of Hamilton St.
The assailant is described as a white male,
approximately 5’8” in height, weighing approximately 150 pounds, wearing tan
pants, tan shirt, black shoes and having a black net skull cap over the top of
his head
The Rutgers
Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone
with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the
Rutgers Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (732)
932-8025 or (732)
932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds
you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking
reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and
circumstances around you;
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local
law enforcement;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late
night hours; and
- Maintain a safe distance while contacting local
law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please
visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Follow the
Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your
community: http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
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Attention Members
of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently
investigating a reported robbery which occurred on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at
approximately 2:45 am in the parking lot behind 102 College Avenue, the Global
Programs Office Building.
Two males reportedly engaged the victim in conversation and
requested assistance in locating their vehicle. The victim then walked with the
two males in the area of College Avenue for several minutes. Upon reaching the
parking lot behind 102 College Avenue, the victim reported being punched with a
closed fist by the two male assailants and two to three additional males who
were waiting in the parking lot. Following the assault one of the males removed
the victims personal property. The assailants then fled on foot on Stone Street
towards Easton Avenue. The victim did not observe any weapons during the
incident and sustained minor injuries.
The description of the assailants is
limited at this time.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this
incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area
at the time, to contact Detective Sergeant Brian Emmett of the Rutgers Police
Department’s Investigations Unit at (732) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that
we all have a role in the safety of our community and that criminal incidents
can be reduced by taking reasonable precautions:
Remain alert and aware of people and circumstance around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to the police;
Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
If you decide to consume alcoholic beverages, do so in
moderation.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Follow
the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting
your community:
http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
December 9, 2012
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November 2012
Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a burglary
to the Wood Lawn Mansion which is located on the Douglas Campus at 191 Ryders
Lane, New Brunswick. The mansion houses the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The
burglary is believed to have occurred between the hours of 3:30 PM on Thursday,
November 22, 2012 and 10:15 AM on Friday, November 23, 2012. Between those times
an unknown person(s) gained entry into the locked building by way of force,
caused damage to the building’s interior and removed an item of value. The
building was unoccupied at the time of this incident.
The description of the suspect(s) is limited at this time.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to
contact Detective Sergeant Brian Emmett of the Rutgers Police Department’s
Investigations Unit at (732) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a victim of crime by taking reasonable precautions, including:
-Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
-Immediately reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement; and
-Keeping doors and windows locked when leaving your residence.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Police
Department’s website at: http://rupd.rutgers.edu/
Authority:
Chief of Police Kenneth Cop
November 23, 2012
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Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The
Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a burglary to
the
McLaren Center for
Ceramic Research which is located on the Busch Campus at 607 Taylor Road,
Piscataway which occurred between the hours of 8:00 PM on Saturday, November 10,
2012 and 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
During those times an unknown person(s) gained entry into locked office space by
way of force and removed an item of value. The space was unoccupied at the time
of this incident.
The
description of the suspect(s) is limited at this time.
The
Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that
anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to
contact Detective Sergeant Brian Emmett of the Investigations Unit at (732)
932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The
Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a victim of crime by taking reasonable precautions, including:
-Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
-Immediately reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement; and
-Keeping doors and windows locked when leaving your residence or office.
For
more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Police Department’s
website at:
http://rupd.rutgers.edu/
October 2012
Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department is currently investigating two incidents that
occurred on October 20, 2012.
The first incident took place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 between the hours of
12:10 am and 12:20 am in the area of Sicard Street adjacent to University
Parking Lot 26. In this incident, the victim reported being struck in the
shoulder by what was reported to be a projectile from a “BB gun.” In this
incident, the victim sustained a minor injury and believed that the “BB” was
shot from a passing vehicle traveling on Sicard Street towards Stone Street.
The vehicle was described as a four door sedan. No further description is
available at this time.
The second incident took place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at approximately
2:30 am outside of 44 College Avenue (University Parking Lot 8) Union Street
side, near the entrance/exit to the parking lot. In this incident, following a
verbal altercation with a group of males, the victim reported being approached
from behind by the group of males and struck in the face by one or more of the
group members. The group fled the area and proceeded towards College Avenue
through the parking lot. The victim was treated for serious facial injuries at a
local hospital and was later released. The description of the assailants is
extremely limited at this time.
Anyone with information or that may have witnessed either incident is asked to
contact the Sergeant Emmett of the Rutgers University Police Department’s
Investigations Division at (732) 932-8025 or the Rutgers University Police
Department at (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstance around you;
- Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
October 22, 2012
September 2012
Attention Rutgers Community,
The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two incidents
that occurred early this morning.
The first investigation involves an off-campus shooting which occurred at
approximately 2:38 AM on Easton Avenue by Condict Street. According to witness
accounts, the victim was having a verbal argument with a group of males, the
argument escalated and the victim was shot by a member of the group. The
assailants fled from Easton Avenue towards Albany Street. The victim,
unaffiliated with Rutgers University, sustained serious, non-life threatening
injuries, for which he is being treated at an area hospital.
The New Brunswick Police Department is also investigating a reported robbery
which occurred at approximately 3:30 AM on Bartlett Street at the intersection
of College Avenue. While walking on Bartlett Street the victim was struck in
the head from behind and then kicked in the stomach. During the altercation the
victim's cell phone was taken. The victim received minor injuries as a result
of the assault and there were no weapons observed during the incident.
The descriptions of the assailants for both incidents are limited at this time
and both investigations remain on-going. Anyone with information, or that may
have witnessed the incidents is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police
Department's Detective Bureau at 732-745-5200 or the Rutgers Police Department
at 732-932-8025 or 732-932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstance around you;
- Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website
at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
September 22, 2012
July 2012
Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a burglary
to an Old Gibbons residence which occurred at approximately 0830 am on July 2,
2012.
An unknown person gained entry into the occupied on-campus residence through an
unsecured window. The perpetrator then gathered several items from multiple
rooms of the house and made an exit through the door to the residence. The
residents of the house remained asleep during the incident. Witnesses in the
area observed the perpetrator leave the area on a bike in the direction of
Nicholas Music Center carrying the victim’s personal property.
The perpetrator is described as a black male, thirty to forty years old, having
a dark complexion, closer shaved beard, wearing a blue t-shirt and shorts. He
left the area on a white colored mountain bicycle.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact Officer Valerie Laspino of the Investigations Unit at (732)932-8025 or
(732)932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a victim of crime by taking reasonable precautions, including:
-Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
-Immediately reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement; and
-Keeping doors and windows locked when leaving your residence.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
Authority:
Chief of Police Kenneth Cop
July 2, 2012
May 2012
Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating an attempted
burglary which took place on June 1, 2012 at approximately 3:30 am on Union
Street in New Brunswick. An unknown person(s) attempted to gain entry into a
residence by breaking a rear window. An alarm was activated as a result of the
window being broken and the perpetrator(s) fled without gaining entry. There is
no description available at this time.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact Investigator Colin Weiss of the Investigations Unit at (732)932-8025 or
(732)932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a victim of crime by taking reasonable precautions, including:
-Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
-Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours;
-Immediately reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement; and
-Keeping doors and windows locked when leaving your residence.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
Authority:
Chief of Police Kenneth Cop
June 1, 2012
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Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred
on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at approximately 2:27 PM. The incident
occurred at 32 Suydam Street, New Brunswick; which is a private residence,
unaffiliated with the Rutgers University. The victim reported to responding
police officers that he answered the door to his residence and was met by three
unknown males who forced their way into his residence. The victim stated that
after they entered, a short altercation ensued, during which the victim was shot
by one of the assailants and sustained a serious, however non-life threatening
injury. The victim’s injuries are being treated at local hospital. The three
assailants fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim is not affiliated
with the University.
The investigation into this incident remains on-going, with no other information
available at this time.
While the description of the suspects is limited, they are described as:
Suspect #1: Dark skinned black male wearing a gray skull cap, black hooded
sweatshirt and blue jeans. He is described as approximately 5’10” tall,
weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Suspect #2: Light skinned black male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Suspect #3: Light skinned male wearing hooded sweatshirt of an unknown color.
Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time is asked
to contact the New Brunswick Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (732)
745-5200.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
May 23, 2012
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Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a purse
snatching and a separate attempted robbery which occurred on May 8, 2012 between
8pm and 9pm. The first incident occurred at approximately 9:15 pm on Nichol
Avenue in front of the Jameson Residence Hall. Two University students were
approached by a male assailant who asked them for money. The assailant
then grabbed one of their purses and ran towards Suydam Street. He then dropped
the purse and fled the area in the direction of Jones Avenue. Neither victim was
injured during the encounter.
The second incident occurred at approximately 9:50 pm behind the Art History
building on the Douglass campus. A student was walking when she was approached
by an assailant matching the description from the first incident who threatened
her with bodily harm if she did not give him her money. The assailant ultimately
fled the area without causing any physical harm to the victim and without any of
her personal property. The assailant was last seen on Abeel Street and
was reportedly unarmed during both incidents.
The assailant is described as a black male, 20 - 30 years old, approximately
5'10", 160 lbs, unshaven, wearing a dark blue hoodie and grey sweatpants.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating these incidents and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact the Investigations Unit at (732)932-8025 or (732)932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a victim of crime by taking reasonable precautions, including:
-Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
-Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
-Immediately reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
Authority:
Chief of Police Kenneth Cop
May 8, 2012
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Attention Rutgers Community,
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred
on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at approximately 3:30 AM. The incident occurred in the
area of 10 Nielsen Street, which is between Bishop Street and Commercial
Avenue. During the course of the shooting, the victim, who is not affiliated
with the University, sustained a serious, however non-life threatening injury,
for which he is being treated at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
While the New Brunswick Police Department has arrested three individuals in
connection with this incident; multiple suspects fled from the scene on foot in
an unknown direction. Descriptions of the suspects are limited at this time.
The investigation into this incident remains on-going. Anyone with information,
or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the New
Brunswick Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (732) 745-5200.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
May 4, 2012
April 2012
Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
A Crime Alert was issued on April 4, 2012 alerting the community to a burglary /
robbery which occurred inside the Silvers apartment complex on the Busch Campus.
An investigation conducted by the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD)
resulted in five individuals being arrested and charged in connection with this
incident. Members of the RUPD are continuing to investigate the incident. The
RUPD would like to thank those members of the community who provided information
during the course of the investigation.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
April 18, 2012
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Attention Rutgers Community,
The New Brunswick Police and Rutgers Police Departments are investigating a
robbery which was reported to have occurred on Friday, April 6, 2012 at
approximately 11:40 PM in the area of 40 Union Street, New Brunswick.
The victim reported that while walking on Union Street a male suspect approached
from behind, wrapped his arms around the victim and removed personal property.
The victim stated that the assailant then ran on Union Street, in the direction
of Mine Street. The victim did not observe a weapon and was not injured during
this incident.
At this time the assailant’s description is limited.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to
contact the New Brunswick Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (732)
745-5200 or the Rutgers University Police Department at (732)
932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
April 7, 2012
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Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a
burglary/robbery which occurred on April 4, 2012 at approximately 6 pm inside
the Silvers apartment complex on Busch Campus. A victim reported that two males
entered the building by demanding that a resident slash through the main entry
door. The males then entered into the victims’ apartment where they punched the
residents and took personal property. The assailants then made their way to a
second apartment in the same building where they gained entry by deceiving a
resident. They then punched the residents and took personal property. Both males
displayed handguns in their waistbands during the robbery. The males then fled
the area in a four door silver sedan. The victims received minor injuries and
were treated at the scene.
The first assailant was described as 6’3” tall, approximately 20 years old, dark
skinned black male, wearing a black skull cap, with a full beard, weighing
approximately 300 pounds. He had tattoos on both of his arms and was wearing a
black hoodie jacket, black sweatpants with black shorts with a white stripe
underneath.
The second assailant is described as a thin, 6 ft. tall, light skinned black
male, approximately 20 years old, with a goatee, weighing approximately 170
pounds. He was wearing a dark colored do-rag, khaki dress pants and a grey
hoodie with silver writing on the hood.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact either Sgt. Timothy Wilmot or Inv. Valerie Laspino at (732) 932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
April 4, 2012
March 2012
Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a robbery
which occurred in the area of the Douglass Student Center loading dock near
George Street on Saturday March 24, 2012 between 2 am and 3 am. The victim
reported that while walking in that area he was surrounded by three males, one
of whom made a verbal demand for all of his money. The victim complied and the
three males left the area on foot in the direction of Nichol Avenue. No weapons
were involved in this incident and the victim did not sustain any injuries
At this time the description of the assailants is extremely limited.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact either Sgt. Sean Skala or Investigator Valerie Laspino at (732)
932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public
Safety website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
March 26, 2012
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Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating a robbery
which occurred inside of an elevator at Hardengergh Hall (on the College Avenue
Campus) on March 24, 2012 at approximately 1:45 am. The victim reported
attending an off campus party at which he met two males, neither of which he
knew prior to the party. He then invited them back to his dorm room in
Hardenbergh Hall. While inside of an elevator at Hardenbergh Hall one of the two
males assaulted the victim, by punching him in the face and pushing him to the
ground. The victim’s personal property was then taken and the assailant fled the
area. The second male walked with the victim to the area of Stone Street and
then walked away on foot towards Bartlett Street. No weapons were involved in
this incident and the victim sustained only minor injuries, which were treated
on scene.
The assailant, who assaulted the victim, is described as a black male with dark
complexion approximately 20 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin
build, weighing approximately 180 pounds. He is further described as being clean
shaven and wearing blue jeans, a blue “do-rag” and a blue jacket with white
stripes from shoulder to wrist.
The second male is described as a black male with a medium complexion,
approximately 20 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, with
shoulder length dread locks. He is described as wearing a grey jacket with white
sleeves which had an “F” on its front and a red and black fitted baseball hat.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks
that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact either Sgt. Sean Skala or Investigator Valerie Laspino at (732)
932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
March 24, 2012
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Attention Members of the Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is currently investigating an attempted
theft in which the suspect attempted to remove the victim’s backpack. This
incident occurred at approximately 12:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The
victim reported that while walking to his vehicle, which was parked in the
Yellow Lot near the intersection of Hospital Road and Suttons Lane on the
Livingston Campus, he was approached by an unidentified male who demanded the
victim’s backpack. The victim refused the suspect’s request, at which time the
suspect attempted to pull the bag from the victim. After several seconds of
attempting to secure the bag, the suspect fled the area towards the Livingston
Construction Site, having not taken anything from the victim. The victim did not
sustain any injures during this encounter.
At this time there is only limited information available as to the description
of the suspect.
The University Police Department is actively investigating this incident and
asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time,
contact either: Det. Lt. Paul Fischer or Sgt. Timothy Wilmot of the Rutgers
University Police Department’s Investigations Unit at (732) 932-8025 or (732)
932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remain alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
- Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours;
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety
website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
March 20, 2012
February 2012
Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department is currently investigating a reported robbery
which occurred on February 15, 2012 at approximately 8:45 pm in the area of 26
Union Street, New Brunswick.
The victim, while walking on Union Street, reported being approached by a male
who was traveling on foot from the opposite direction. The victim reported that
the assailant pushed the victim, causing the victim to fall off balance, at
which time the assailant was able to take the victim's personal belongings.
Following the robbery the assailant ran down Union Street in the direction of
Hamilton Street. The victim was not injured during the course of the robbery.
A description of the assailant is limited; the assailant is described as a white
male in his early 20s, approximately 6 foot tall, weighing approximately 170
pounds wearing blue jeans and a red "Rutgers" sweatshirt.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to
contact the Rutgers University Police Department's Detective Bureau at (732)
932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your
chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstance around you;
-Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours.
-Immediately report suspicious activity and persons to the RUPD.
For more crime prevention information, including a full list of Crime Prevention
tips, please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at
http://rupd.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
Acting Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
February 15, 2012
January 2012
Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is currently investigating a reported robbery
which occurred on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at approximately 6:15 am in front of
100 College Avenue, near the intersection of Stone Street.
The unaffiliated victim reported that while walking on College Avenue in the
direction of Lot 8 from the Rutgers Student Center, three males approached in
the opposite direction. As the males passed by, one of the males struck the
victim with a closed fist on the side of the head knocking the victim to the
ground. Four additional males ran towards the victim, began to kick the victim
and attempted to remove his personal belongings. During the assault, the victim
surrendered his personal belongings and immediately afterwards the assailants
ran towards Mine Street. Following the robbery the assailants drove past the
victim on College Avenue in the direction of Huntington Street. The victim
sustained minor injuries and was treated and released on scene. The description
of the assailants and vehicle are limited at this time.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to
contact the Rutgers University Police Department's Detective Bureau at (732)
932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that we all have a role in
the safety of our community and that criminal incidents can be reduced by taking
reasonable precautions:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstance around you;
- Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours; and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
Authority:
A/Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
January 22, 2012
