Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating an incident which is reported to have occurred on December 5, 2015, at approximately 2:30 AM near the intersection of Courtland and Duke Streets in the City of New Brunswick.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported that while she was walking, a small, light colored SUV pulled up alongside of her and the occupants of the vehicle asked her for directions. The occupants then called out for her to get into the vehicle and the victim declined. The victim stated that a back seat passenger then got out and attempted to push her into the vehicle. Two passersby then intervened by yelling at the perpetrators who then fled the area. The victim was not physically injured as a result of this incident.
One of the perpetrators is described as a male, average build, having dark hair and a goatee, wearing a red and black fitted hat, black Northface style jacket and light colored jeans.
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:
• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
December 8, 2015
