TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY – 4-14-2016

• April 14th, 2016
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UAPD ADVISORY

April 14, 2016

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

On Wednesday 4-14-16 at approximately 0238 a.m. the Tuscaloosa Police Department responded to a report of an off campus robbery in the 1200 Block of 10th Ave.  The victim reported that while he was walking home, a maroon vehicle with three occupants approached him and one individual exited the vehicle, struck him, and demanded his property.  The victim threw his backpack and fled the area on foot. The suspect(s) fled the area in an unknown direction and were last seen occupying a maroon car.

Suspect #1

Black Male
Approximately 5’9”
Approximately 160 pounds
Approximate Age Early 20’s
Dark Complexion
Dark Hair with “Short Dreadlocks”
Wearing a Red shirt and Blue Jeans

Suspect #2

Black Male
Approximately 6’0”
Unknown Description / Clothing

Suspect #3

Black Female
Unknown Description / Clothing

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

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CHIEF OF POLICE

University Police Investigate Robbery – 3/31/2015

• April 1st, 2015
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UAPD ADVISORY

March 31, 2015

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

The University Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Roger Sayers Drive.  On 03-31-2015 at approximately 7:36 p.m., an individual reported that he was the victim of a robbery. The victim reported that he was sitting inside his vehicle when he was approached by two males, one of whom asked the victim a question. The two males then walked to the back of the vehicle and the victim exited to ask what they were doing.  At that time, one of the males produced a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim gave them cash and property, and the two males fled running east. The suspects got into a dark colored late 2000’s model car and left, driving east on University Boulevard. The victim was not injured.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1:
Black Male
Approximately 5’6″ – 5’10″
Slender build
Wearing grey hoodie
Early to mid-20’s in age

Suspect 2:
Black Male
5’6”- 5’10″
Slender build
Wearing grey shirt
Early to mid-20’s in age.

Vehicle:
Dark colored (possibly dark blue) late 2000’’s model car

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

University Police Investigate Robbery – 3/29/2015-UPDATE

• March 30th, 2015
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UPDATE ADVISORY

**Update**

April 7, 2015

UAPD investigators conducting the follow-up investigation in this case have identified the individuals involved and have developed probable cause to charge two suspects with Robbery II.

Brandon Malik Gardner, a 19 yr. old male, was arrested on 04-01-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held on an $8,000 bond.

Marquez Jemone Hughes, a 21 yr. old male, was arrested on 04-07-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held on a $30,000 bond.

UAPD ADVISORY

March 29,  2015

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

The University Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the Paty parking lot on campus. On 03-29-2015 at approximately 8:08 p.m., an individual reported that he was the victim of a robbery. The victim reported that he was talking on his cell phone while walking to his vehicle when he was approached by two males, one of whom asked to use the victim’s phone. The victim handed the first male his phone, who in turn handed the phone to the second male who fled the area on foot toward Ferguson Center. The victim chased  after the second male but was struck from behind by the first male. That suspect then entered a red 2000’s model four-door vehicle, which left the area on 2nd Street. The victim sustained only minor injuries.

The suspects are described as follows:Suspect 1:
Black Male
Approximately 6’2″ – 6’4″
240 lbs
Short hairstyle
Wearing blue basketball shorts, white tee shirt
Approximately 18-24 years old

Suspect 2:
Black Male
5’10”- 6’0″
180 lbs,
Short hairstyle
Wearing grey tank top, black shorts
Approximately 18-24 years old.
He may have had a tattoo on his chest

Possible Suspect 3:
Black Male
5’8″-5’10”
160 lbs,
Longer curly hairstyle,
Wearing white tee shirt with red writing, and basketball shorts

Vehicle:
Red four-door 2000’s model car occupied by a black female

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 12/9/14

• December 9th, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY

DECEMBER 9, 2014

POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

On 12-9-2014 at approximately 12:15 am, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 300 block of Reed Street. The victim reported that while walking, she was approached by two suspects who walked up to her, displayed weapons and demanded money. The victim complied and both of the suspects fled the area in an older model gray sedan heading southbound. No injuries were reported. Both suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1

• Black male
• Approximately 5’05” 150 lbs
• Wearing white bandanna on face
• Wearing black sweat pants and black sweat shirt

Suspect 2

• Black male
• Approximately 6’02” 190 lbs
• Wearing white bandanna on face
• Wearing black sweat pants and black sweat shirt

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 11/23/14 — UPDATE

• November 23rd, 2014
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UPDATE

November 26, 2014

The individual in this advisory admitted to investigators that the incident described below did not occur. The report was fabricated. The investigation into this case has been closed.

UAPD ADVISORY

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

On 11-23-2014 at approximately 10:31 pm, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of 6th Street. The victim reported that he was driving on 6th Street and had stopped to turn around. While stopped, he was approached by two suspects who walked up to the vehicle, displayed a weapon and demanded money. The victim complied and both of the suspects fled the area on foot heading westbound on 6th Street. No injuries were reported.

Both suspects are described as follows:

• White males
• Approximately 5’10”-5’11”
• Approximately 155lbs
• Wearing black hooded shirts and dark pants

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 11/22/14

• November 22nd, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

On 11-22-2014 at approximately 10 pm, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of 9th Street. The victim reported that while walking home, he was approached by the suspect who demanded money. The victim gave the suspect his wallet and the suspect fled the area on foot with three other individuals heading southbound. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Black male
• Wearing a maroon or gray hooded shirt with no sleeves

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Police Investigate Off-Campus and On-Campus Robberies – 11/15/14

• November 15th, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

On 11-22-2014 at approximately 10 pm, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of 9th Street. The victim reported that while walking home, he was approached by the suspect who demanded money. The victim gave the suspect his wallet and the suspect fled the area on foot with three other individuals heading southbound. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Black male
• Wearing a maroon or gray hooded shirt with no sleeves

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Attempted Kidnapping – 11/7/14

• November 7th, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING

Tuscaloosa Police are investigating the report of an attempted kidnapping that occurred off-campus in the 1300 block of 9th Avenue on November 7, 2014 at approximately 1:07 am. The victim reported that she got out of bed to investigate a noise heard in another room. As she checked the room, an unknown male subject grabbed her from behind and forced her outside. The victim began to scream and the suspect released her and fled east from the area on foot. No weapons and only minor injuries were reported.
The victim described the suspect as:

• Male
• White
• Approximately 180 lbs.
• Approximately 5’11”
• wearing gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Attempted Kidnapping/Assault -10/23/2014 — UPDATE

• October 23rd, 2014
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UAPD ADVISORY 

**Update**

OCTOBER 28, 2014

During the course of the last seven days, investigators have received numerous leads on possible suspects and suspect vehicles. Investigators have identified and examined numerous vehicles that matched the description given, and earlier today, evidence was located that identified the vehicle used. A suspect, as well as other witnesses, has been located and interviewed.

On 10-28-2014 at 7:00pm, GABRIEL DORSETT SEALY, 32 yr. old male, was charged with Kidnapping I, Robbery I and Assault III. He was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail with a $126,000.00 bond.

OCTOBER 23, 2014

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING/ASSAULT

On 10-22-2014 at 8:35 pm, Tuscaloosa Police officers responded to 1801 10th Avenue concerning an assault of a 21 year old female UA student. The student reported that she was walking south on 10th Avenue when she was approached by a male in a dark colored SUV. The male suspect forcibly grabbed the student by the arms and attempted to force her into his vehicle. The student fought the suspect and nearby witnesses began yelling at the suspect. The student was able to get free and the suspect left the area in his vehicle, possibly heading south through a nearby apartment complex. No weapon was displayed. The student was treated on scene for minor injuries.

Tuscaloosa Police officers and Homicide Investigators worked into the night attempting to locate a suspect.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Black male
• Dark complexion
• 25-35 years old
• 6’02” – 6’03”
• 250-300 lbs
• Very short or no hair
• No facial hair or tattoos visible
• Wearing a dark jogging suit
• Driving a dark colored SUV, possibly a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Harassment – 9/22/14 — UPDATE

• September 22nd, 2014
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***UPDATE***

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The victim in this advisory admitted to investigators that the incident described below did not occur. The investigation into this case has been closed.

UAPD ADVISORY

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS HARASSMENT

The Tuscaloosa Police notified UAPD at approximately 11:00 am this morning that they are investigating a harassment that occurred on the Riverwalk running trail near the 2200 block of Jack Warner Pkwy (approximately 1 mile west of The Park at Manderson Landing). On September 21, 2014 at approximately 10:45 pm, the victim reported that she was jogging on the trail when the suspect emerged from the bushes in front of her and pushed her to the ground. The victim kicked the suspect, got to her feet and fled the area. No weapons or injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as follows:

• a dark-skinned male
• wearing dark pants and a dark shirt
• approximately 6’00”

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.