Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on January 27, 2016, at approximately 6:15 PM near the intersection of College Farm Road and Ag Extension Way.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported being approached by four male juveniles who demanded his cell phone and then struck him and forced him to the ground. They then took his cell phone and fled in an unknown direction. No weapons were reported to have been observed or used during the commission of the robbery.
One juvenile suspect was located and taken into custody by RUPD officers shortly after the incident was reported. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical assistance.
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 reporting 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
January 27, 2015
