Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department is currently investigating a robbery which is reported to have occurred on December 10, 2015, at approximately 7:00 PM near the University greenhouses located off of Dudley Road behind Lot 98A on the Cook Campus.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported that while he was walking behind the greenhouses he encountered several males who demanded items of value. The victim refused to comply and was struck and knocked to the ground. The perpetrators then fled in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. There were no weapons observed during this incident.
Descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time.
The Rutgers 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 Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.
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 10, 2015
