Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a suspicious incident which was reported to have occurred on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 4:45 AM on Stone Street between Sicard Street and College Avenue in the City of New Brunswick.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, awoke to find an unidentified male in her bedroom. The suspicious male fled out the rear door of the residence when confronted.
The unidentified male is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing 160 pounds. He had short braids in his hair and was wearing a dark zip-up hoodie with black pants.
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 and ask for Detective Drew Weiss.
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, make sure residence doors and windows are locked at night.
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
May 3, 2017
