Author: Jonathan Hill

University Police Investigate Campus Robbery – 12/01/10

UAPD ADVISORY

December 1, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 20 year-old male UA Student reported to University Police that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 7:15 P.M. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.  The victim stated he was jogging along the path near Manderson Landing on the University campus when he was approached from the rear by a unknown male.  The male suspect demanded the contents of the victim’s pockets. The male suspect took property from the victim and fled in an unknown direction. The victim sustained a non-life threatening injury that did not require medical treatment during the incident. No additional suspect description is available at this time.

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

University Police Investigate Campus Harassment – 11/13/10

UAPD ADVISORY

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS HARASSMENT

A female University of Alabama student reported to University Police that she was the victim of a harassment that occurred between 12:25 and 1:15 A.M. on Saturday, November 13, 2010.  The victim stated she was walking alone on the sidewalk near the southeast corner of the Quad when a male walked alongside her and asked to talk with her for a moment.  The male placed his hand on the small of her back and steered her toward the Quad. She ran away from the male, called some friends, and subsequently reported the incident to UAPD. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The descriptions provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male – Dark Complexion
  • Approximately 6’ 0” or taller
  • Heavy athletic build
  • Wearing a dark oversized t-shirt and dark jeans
  • Perceived to be college-aged
  • Spoke with a deep voice

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

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Burglary – 11/05/10

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS BURGLARY

Three male University of Alabama students reported to Tuscaloosa Police that they were the victims of a burglary that occurred on November 5, 2010, at approximately 12:30 A.M. in the 1300 block of 6th Avenue.  The victims advised that three unknown males entered their residence after knocking on the door.  The first male suspect presented a pistol and demanded property. The three male suspects took several items of property from the residence and then left in an unknown direction. The victims sustained no injuries.

The following descriptions were obtained from the victims:

Suspect One

  • Male
  • Dark Complexion
  • Age – Unknown
  • Height – Approximately 6′ 00″
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Wearing a grey zip-up jacket

Suspects Two & Three

  • Males
  • Age – Unknown
  • Height & Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown clothing description

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.

University Police Investigate Campus Robbery – 10/03/10

UAPD ADVISORY

October 3, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ROBBERY

A male University of Alabama student reported to University Police that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 2:30 A.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2010.  The victim stated he was walking in the north Gordon Palmer lot when he was approached by three college-aged males.  One of the males engaged the victim in a short conversation and subsequently demanded money.  When the victim told him he did not have any money, the male struck the victim and a scuffle ensued, with the other two males joining the fray.  After a short time, the victim was able to break free and run from the area.  No property was taken from the victim and he did not sustain any injuries that required medical treatment.  The victim returned to his residence and later reported the incident to UAPD.

The descriptions provided of the suspects are as follows:

  • Males – Dark Complexion
  • Approximately 6’ 0” – 6’ 1” in height
  • Medium build
  • All wearing dark clothing
  • All with very low cut hair cuts (just shy of shaved)

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.

University Police Investigate Campus Robbery – 09/11/10

UAPD ADVISORY

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 20 year-old male UA Student reported to University Police that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred between 9:20 and 9:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 11, 2010.  The victim stated he was walking in the area of Roger Sayers Circle when he was approached by four males. The males took cash from the victim after a brief scuffle and then fled on foot in a northerly direction. The victim was not injured.The descriptions provided of the suspects are as follows:

Males, possibly juveniles, all approximately 5’09” to 5’10” in height and of slim build, wearing “hoodie” sweatshirts.

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

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 07/17/10 – UPDATE

UAPD ADVISORY

August 6, 2010

ARRESTS MADE IN CAPLEWOOD DR. / UNIVERSITY BLVD. ROBBERY

The Tuscaloosa Police Department has made two arrests in connection with the robbery of the 25 year old man that occurred on Caplewood Drive and University Blvd. on July 17, 2010. No other suspects are being sought in this case.

JULY 17, 2010

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 25 year old non-UA male reported to Tuscaloosa Police Department that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred on July 17, 2010 at approximately 2:35 A.M. on University Boulevard near the intersection of Caplewood Drive.  The victim advised that two unknown males approached him in a white Dodge pickup truck and engaged him in a short conversation.  The passenger in the vehicle exited, and presented a black pistol believed to be a semi-automatic and took the victim’s wallet.  The two male suspects drove away east on University Boulevard and then turned south onto 12th Ave.  The victim sustained no injuries.

The following descriptions were obtained from the victim:

Vehicle

  • Make: Dodge
  • Model: Ram
  • Year:  Unknown
  • Color:  White
  • Note:  “Dodge” in red on passenger quarter panel

Suspect 1 (Passenger)

  • Male
  • Age – 20s
  • Height – 5’ 7”
  • Weight –155
  • Hair – Brown
  • Unknown clothing description

Suspect 2 (Driver)

  • Male
  • Age – 20s
  • Height – Unknown
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown hair description
  • Unknown clothing description

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.

University Police Investigate Campus Robbery – 04/11/10

UAPD ADVISORY

APRIL 11, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 20 year-old male UA Student reported to University Police that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 11, 2010.  The victim stated he was at work making a food delivery in the 300 block of  on the University campus when he was approached by five college-aged males.  They engaged the victim in a short conversation before one of the males struck the victim and a scuffle ensued.  They took property from the victim and fled in an unknown direction.  The victim was able to hold one of the subjects at the scene and this person was turned over to University Police for follow up investigation.  The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury during the incident.  The victim did not observe any weapon during the event.The descriptions provided of the suspects who left the scene are as follows:

Suspect 1:

  • Male – Medium Complexion
  • Age –  College-aged
  • Height – unknown
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown clothing description.

Suspect 2:

  • Male – Medium Complexion
  • Age –  College-aged
  • Height – unknown
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown clothing description.

Suspect 3:

  • Male – Medium Complexion
  • Age –  College-aged
  • Height – unknown
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown clothing description.

Suspect 4:

  • Male – Dark Complexion
  • Age –  College-aged
  • Height – unknown
  • Weight – Unknown
  • Unknown clothing description.

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.

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 03/14/10 – UPDATE

UAPD ADVISORY

August 6, 2010

ROBBERY INVESTIGATION FROM 1300 UNIVERSITY BLVD. CLOSED UNFOUNDED

The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s follow-up investigation has revealed that the 24 year old, non-UA male, was not a victim of a robbery as first reported. Tuscaloosa Police Department has closed their robbery investigation based on evidence obtained during their investigation.

MARCH 14, 2010

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 24 year old non-UA male reported to the Tuscaloosa Police Department Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in the 1300 block of University Boulevard. The male reported that he was walking to his parked vehicle after getting off work when a female and two males called him over to them. Two other males approached while he was talking with the first group. The female told the victim to give them his money. When he attempted to run away, one of the males struck him in the side of the face, knocking him to the ground. Members of the group then removed cash from the victim’s pants pockets and walked away. The victim was later treated for non-life threatening injuries at DCH Regional Medical and was subsequently released.

The description provided of the suspects is as follows:

Suspect One:

  • Female
  • Late 20’s
  • Tanned complexion
  • Long black curly hair
  • Approximately 5′ 07″ in height and 150lbs
  • Wearing a crimson Alabama pullover with a hood and blue jeans

Suspect Two:

  • Male
  • Late 30’s
  • Light complexion
  • Short brown hair and a goatee
  • Approximately 5’10” in height and 170 lbs
  • Wearing a white Alabama baseball cap and blue jeans

Suspect Three:

  • Male
  • Mid 20’s
  • Light Complexion
  • Dark hair
  • Approximately 5’10” in height and 170 lbs

Suspect Four:

  • Male
  • Mid 20’s
  • Light Complexion
  • Dark hair
  • Approximately 5’10” in height and 170 lbs

Suspect Five:

  • Male
  • Mid 20’s
  • Dark Complexion
  • Short dark hair
  • Approximately 6’00” in height and 200 lbs

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.

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 03/06/10

UAPD ADVISORY

MARCH 6, 2010

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

On 03/06/10 at approximately 9:45 p.m., two UA students reported that they were the victims of a robbery in the 1300 block of 7th Avenue.  The victims reported that they were approached by an unknown male in a white Toyota (possibly a Corolla) as they were exiting their vehicle after parking.  The unknown male showed a handgun and demanded property.  The victims complied and gave the suspect cash. The suspect then drove away north on 7th Avenue.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male
  • Medium complexion
  • Approximately 5′ 09″ to 5’11” in height
  • Approximately 160 to 180 lbs in weight
  • Wearing a dark shirt and black mask

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.

University Police Investigate Robbery – 02/25/10 – UPDATE

UAPD ADVISORY

August 6, 2010

ARREST MADE IN SMALL GROUP HOUSING AREA ROBBERY

On August 5, 2010, University Police made an arrest in connection with the robbery that occurred in the Small Group Housing parking lot the morning of February 25, 2010. No other suspects have been identified in connection with the robbery. The subject was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $30,000 bond.
Updated August 6, 2010

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

A female University of Alabama student reported to University Police that she was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010. The student reported she was approached by two unknown males after exiting her vehicle in the Bryant Hall Lot Extension. The unknown males displayed a gun and took property from the victim then left the area running in a northeasterly direction. The student was not injured.

The description provided of the suspects is as follows:

  • Males
  • In their 20’s
  • One with a dark complexion / one with a medium complexion
  • Both suspect were described as being 5′ 06″ to 5′ 09″ in height
  • One was wearing black pants, black Polo jacket and a skull cap; the other suspect was wearing lighter colored pants, a dark jacket and a dark cap

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