Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault which was reported to have occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at approximately 12:58 AM on Easton Avenue, between Mine Street and Hamilton Street, in the City of New Brunswick.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported that he was waiting online to enter Olde Queens Tavern when he became engaged in a verbal exchange with five unknown males. The victim and the unknown males then engaged in a physical altercation during which the victim was struck several times before the perpetrators fled in an unknown direction. No weapons were used in this incident and the victim was transported to a local area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Descriptions are limited at this time, however, the perpetrators were described as five males with one wearing a striped shirt and another as having a multicolored goatee.
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, 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
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
September 18, 2017
