Author: Jonathan Hill

University Police Investigate Robbery – 08/23/08

UAPD ADVISORY

AUGUST 23, 2008

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

A male UA-student reported to University of Alabama Police that he was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008. The student reported that he was approached by an unknown male while walking in the Riverside East parking lot. The unknown male, armed with a pistol, took property from the student, then left running in a southerly direction through the parking lot. The student was not injured.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male – Medium Complexion
  • Age 20’s
  • Approximately 6′ 00″ in height
  • Approximately 155 lbs in weight
  • Wearing a black shirt and black pants

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.

Burglary / Assault Report Investigated / Arrest Made – 07/11/08

UAPD ADVISORY

JULY 11, 2008

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE BURGLARY / ASSAULT

On Thursday, July 11, 2008, at approximately 3:20 a.m. Tuscaloosa Police received a report of a burglary / assault that occurred in the 1100 block of Myrtlewood Drive. Upon arrival, police found that the residents of the home (non-UA) had been assaulted by a male during the commission of a burglary. The residents were transported to DCH hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A non-UA 29 year-old male suspect was apprehended by police a few blocks from the incident. This individual has been charged with the crime and is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. No other suspects are being sought in this case.

Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.

Tuscaloosa Police Take Off-Campus Robbery Report – 06/27/08

UAPD ADVISORY

JUNE 27, 2008

TUSCALOOSA POLICE TAKE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY REPORT

On Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 11:30 AM, Tuscaloosa Police took a robbery report from a male UA student who reported that he was robbed outside his residence in the 500 block of 13th Avenue. The student reported that between 1:00 – 1:30 AM on June 26, he was walking back to his residence when he was grabbed by male suspect and forced to the ground. The suspect produced a pistol and took property from the victim. There were no injuries in the incident. There were four other accomplices with the initial suspect. All left in the direction of University Boulevard.

The description provided of the suspects is as follows:

  • Males
  • 18 to 22 years of age
  • Ranging in height from 5’10” and 6’02” in height
  • Three persons were of slim build, two were described as over 200 lbs
  • All wearing black shorts and white shirts; one suspect wore a bandana

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

Tuscaloosa Police Take Off-Campus Robbery Report – 06/02/08

UAPD ADVISORY

JUNE 2, 2008

TUSCALOOSA POLICE TAKE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY REPORT

On Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 11:00 PM, Tuscaloosa Police took a robbery report from the manager of a business in the 200 block of University Blvd East. The manager reported that between 10:30 and 10:45 PM, two individuals entered the business, produced a pistol and took cash. There were no injuries in the incident. The suspects left the area in an unknown direction.

The description provided of the suspects is as follows:

  • Males
  • Both approximately 5’ 06″ in height
  • Both with slim builds
  • Both wearing black pants, black shirts, gloves and masks

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

WALK-OFF FROM LOCAL TREATMENT FACILITY – Patient Returned – 05/21/08

UAPD ADVISORY

MAY 23, 2008

PATIENT RETURNED TO BRYCE HOSPITAL

The patient who walked away from Bryce Hospital on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, has been located and returned to Bryce Hospital.


MAY 21, 2008

WALK-OFF FROM LOCAL TREATMENT FACILITY

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at approximately 8:15 a.m., a patient walked away from Bryce Hospital. He was last seen walking east from the facility, and should be considered a danger to the community.

The patient is a 40 year old white male, 5′ 07″, 122 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt and camouflaged shorts.

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

Students Report Robbery – ARREST MADE – 02/16/08

UAPD ADVISORY

FEBRUARY 17, 2008

ARREST MADE IN SMALL GROUP HOUSING AREA ROBBERY

On February 17, 2008, UAPD investigators made an arrest in connection with the robbery that occurred in the Small Group Housing parking lot the evening of February 16, 2008. No other suspects are being sought in connection with the robbery. The subject is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $120,000 bond.


FEBRUARY 16 , 2008

Students Report Robbery

On Saturday, February 16, 2008, two male UA-students reported to UAPD that they were the victims of a robbery. The students reported that an unknown male approached them as they were walking to their vehicle in the Small Group Housing parking lot shortly after 11:00 p.m. The unknown male presented a handgun and took cash from one of the students. The unknown male left on foot in a southerly direction. Neither student was injured in the incident.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male
  • Age 20’s
  • Approximately 6’ 04″ in height
  • Approximately 250 lbs in weight
  • Wearing dark clothing

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.

Student Reports Robbery – 01/29/08

UAPD ADVISORY

JANUARY 29, 2008

Student Reports Robbery

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a male UA-student reported to UAPD that he was the victim of a robbery. The student reported that an unknown male approached him from behind him while he was walking on Marrs Spring Drive near the intersection of Campus Drive around 7:30 p.m. The unknown male took cash and property from the student and left in an unknown direction. After a period of time, the student walked back to his dormitory where he called police to report the incident. The student was struck in the face with a fist, but did not require medical aid.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male
  • Approximately 5’ 10″ to 6′ 02″ in height
  • Approximately 175 to 215 lbs in weight
  • Possibly wearing dark clothing

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.