Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at approximately 2:11 AM in the area of Louis Street and Central Avenue.
In this incident the victims, who are affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that they were walking in the area when they were approached by four male perpetrators. The perpetrators each displayed a knife and demanded their wallets. The perpetrators removed items of value from the victims and fled the area down Central Avenue towards Dix Street. The victims were not physically injured during this incident.
Descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time, however they were described as four black males, approximately 15-18 years of age, with thin builds, and approximately 5’10” to 6’ in height.
The New Brunswick 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 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
April 30, 2015
