Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Monday, September 10, 2018 at approximately 2230 hours. This incident occurred off-campus within a private residence located on Harvey Street between Hamilton and Somerset Streets in New Brunswick.
In this incident the victim, who is not affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that following a prearranged meeting on Robinson Street, he was assaulted by three males, one of which was known to him. The males escorted the victim back to his residence on Harvey Street where they removed items of value and narcotics from his property. During the incident, the suspects displayed a firearm and a sharp object and fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim declined medical attention on scene.
The descriptions of the perpetrators 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.php
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
September 11, 2018
