Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a robbery which is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at approximately 2:40 AM on Delafield Street between Bristol Street and Courtland Street.
In this incident, the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that he engaged in conversation with a male perpetrator who subsequently struck him, took items of value, and then fled in an unknown direction. The victim refused medical attention at the time of the incident and sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The description of the perpetrator is 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
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 9, 2017
