Attention Rutgers Community:
An arrest has been made in reference to the February 3, 2015 off-campus crime alert issued by the Rutgers University Police Department which detailed the ongoing investigation by the New Brunswick Police Department of a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Monday, February 2, 2015 at approximately 11:10 PM. This incident occurred off-campus on Morrell Street between Ray and Bartlett Streets in New Brunswick.
Jerome Powell of Camden, New Jersey, has been charged in relation to this robbery and is currently in custody in Camden County. The investigation is ongoing and the New Brunswick Police Department asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau 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, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Avoid isolated or dark areas;
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://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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
February 19, 2015
