Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery, which was reported to have occurred on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at approximately 9:15 PM in the area of the Sears parking lot, which is located at 51 US Highway 1 in New Brunswick.
In this incident the victims, who are affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that they were approached by two males while walking through the lot. One of the males displayed a handgun and demanded items of value. The perpetrators then fled in an unknown direction. The victims were not physically injured as a result of this incident.
Descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time.
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 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
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
September 5, 2016
