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The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a reported robbery which occurred on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at approximately 3:26 a.m. in the area of McKinney Hall (125 Hamilton St.) on the College Avenue Campus.

Three victims reported that they were followed from Easton Avenue and confronted in the area of McKinney Hall by four males. One of the victims reported being approached by a suspect, and then struck in the face with a closed fist. A second suspect demanded that the second victim hand over his money as well as his personal property. The second suspect then indicated to the victims that he possessed a firearm; however no weapons were shown during the course of this incident. After the second victim relinquished his personal property, the four suspects fled towards Hamilton Street. The victim who was struck was not seriously injured during this assault.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1: Black male, 18 to 24 years old, approximately 6’0” tall, thin build, dressed in all black clothing

Suspect 2: Black male, 18 to 24 years old, approximately 5’7” tall, medium build, wearing a white long sleeve T-Shirt or sweatshirt and a black ski mask over his face. 

Suspect 3: Black male, 18 to 24 years old

Suspect 4: Black male, 18 to 24 years old

Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact Sgt. Timothy Wilmot or Police Officer Douglas Rager of the Rutgers Police Department 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: keep alert and aware of people and circumstances around you, avoid isolation and control access to your residence.  For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.

 Authority:

 

Captain Kenneth Cop

Rutgers University Police Department

November 11, 2009

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The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a reported robbery which occurred on Friday October 2, 2009 at approximately 3:30 a.m. near the Lot 8 bus stop on the College Avenue Campus.

 The victim reported that he was followed from Easton Avenue to the area of the Lot 8 bus stop by three males who made repeated demands for the victim's sweatshirt. Once the victim arrived at the Lot 8 bus stop, the victim was surrounded by the three suspects who assaulted the victim by repeatedly punching and kicking him. During the course of the assault the victim's sweatshirt was stolen.  The victim was not seriously injured during this assault.
 

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1: Hispanic male, thin build, 6'0" tall, blue jeans, ¾ sleeve length shirt
or sweatshirt

 Suspect 2: Hispanic male, heavy build, 5'10" tall, backwards b-ball cap, blue jeans,
light colored hooded zip-up sweatshirt, with earrings in both ears

 Suspect 3: Black male, thin build, 5'8" tall, b-ball cap, light colored hooded
sweatshirt

All suspects appeared to be in their late teens or early twenties.

Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact Sergeant Matthew Gulsby or Detective Sean Skala of the Rutgers Police Department 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: keep alert and aware of people and circumstances around you, avoid isolation and control access to your residence.  For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public
Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
.

 

Authority

 

Captain Kenneth Cop

Rutgers University Police Department

October 2, 2009

 
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The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating several reported robberies the most recent of which occurred at the corner of George Street and Morris Street in the area of Rockoff Hall.

The incident occurred on Thursday, July 09, 2009 at approximately 01:15 am. The victim reported that he was walking on Morris Street when he observed four males. The four subjects all ran towards him and displayed handguns. One of the subjects held a gun to the back of the victims head while another demanded that he turn over his property. The victim was struck on the back of his head and all four subjects fled the area towards Livingston Avenue.

The subjects are described as follows:

Subject 1:  Black male, thin build, 5’8” tall, blue jeans, white tank top.

Subject 2:  Black male, thin build, 6’0” tall, blue jean shorts, blue t-shirt.

Subjects 3 & 4:  Black males, thin build, tall.

Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police Department at 732-745-5217.

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 aware of people and circumstances around you, avoid isolation, and control access to your residence. For more crime prevention information visit the Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.

Authority

Lt. Kenneth S. Ackerman

Rutgers University Police Department

July 09, 2009

 

 




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