Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating an attempted robbery, which was reported to have occurred on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at approximately 6:50 PM at the Amsterdam Smoke Shop located at 29 Easton Avenue.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that she was managing the store when a male entered and, after inquiring about a purchase, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The victim refused and the male then fled in an unknown direction. The victim was not physically injured as a result of this incident.
The perpetrator was described as a tall black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green vest, red undershirt, blue jeans, and a red American flag bandana covering his face.
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 athttp://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community athttp://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
February 10, 2016
