Full Notification

Attention Rutgers Community:

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating two robberies which were reported to have occurred off-campus in the city of New Brunswick.

The first incident occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 11:50 PM on Richardson Street between College Avenue and Sicard Street.

In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with the University, reported that while sitting within his parked vehicle, he was approached by 4 male perpetrators, one of whom snatched his cell phone out of his hand. The victim and another affiliated male followed the perpetrators to the area of Huntington Street and Wyckoff Street and then discontinued their chase when one of the perpetrators claimed they had a gun. No weapons were brandished and the victims were not physically injured.

The second incident occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at approximately 3:42 AM in the area of Townsend Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue.

In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with the University, reported that while walking in the area, he exchanged conversation with a male who then struck him in the face without provocation. The victim reported that he engaged in a physical altercation with the male perpetrator who subsequently demanded his wallet. When the victim indicated that he had no items of value, the perpetrator fled down Joyce Kilmer Avenue and then in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident and refused medical attention.

The descriptions of the perpetrators for both incidents are limited at this time.

The New Brunswick Police Department asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to 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

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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
October 23, 2016