Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 11/16/13

UAPD ADVISORY

November 16, 2013

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF- CAMPUS ROBBERY

The Tuscaloosa Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 600 block of University Blvd. On 11-16-13 at approximately 2:52 a.m., an individual (not UA affiliated) reported that he was the victim of a robbery. The victim stated the suspect initially approached him requesting a ride and the victim agreed. Once inside the vehicle, the suspect displayed a weapon and demanded money. The victim gave the suspect all of the money he had with him; however, the victim was then forced to drive to an ATM and withdraw more money. The victim was then forced to drive the suspect to an unknown location in Tuscaloosa where the suspect exited the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as follows:

Suspect one:
-Male
-Medium complexion
-20’s
-Approximately 5’08”
-Approximately 160 lbs
-Wearing black pants and a blue hooded shirt

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call Tuscaloosa Police at 349-2121 or University Police at 348-5454. Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.