Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick City Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at approximately 2:47 AM. This incident occurred off-campus on the platform of the New Brunswick Train Station located on Albany Street between Easton Avenue and George Street.
In this incident the victim, who is not affiliated with the University, reported that he was approached by three male perpetrators and one female perpetrator that assaulted him and removed items of value from his possession. The perpetrators exited the platform and fled the area in an unknown direction. No weapons were displayed in this incident and the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
Descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time.
The New Brunswick 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 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
March 14, 2015
