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University Police Investigate Campus Assault – 04/12/11

UAPD ADVISORY

April 12, 2011

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ASSAULT

A 22-year-old female UA Student reported to University Police that she was the victim of an assault that occurred at approximately 7:10 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.  The victim stated she was walking west in the 900 block of University Blvd. when she was struck in the leg by a blow dart. The victim believes the dart was projected from an older model, green, 4 door Honda travelling east on University Boulevard.  The vehicle was occupied by four to five males and females. The victim was transported to DCH for minor injuries.

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 Robbery – 03/22/11

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March 22, 2011

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE CAMPUS ROBBERY

A 20-year-old female UA Student reported to University Police that she was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 22, 2011.  The victim stated she was walking in the 300 block of Marr’s Spring Road on the University campus when she was approached by a unknown male.  The male suspect displayed a knife and demanded property. The student complied with the male’s demand and gave him property. The male then fled on foot in a westerly direction. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

  • Male
  • Late 20’s to early 30’s in age
  • Medium complexion
  • 5’10” to 6’00” tall
  • Approximately 200 pounds with a muscular build
  • Wearing blue jean shorts and a white sleeveless t-shirt

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.

Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery and Thefts – 03/21/11 – Update

UAPD ADVISORY

UPDATE

ARREST MADE IN MARCH 10, 2011 THEFT

On June 9, 2011, University Police made an arrest in conjunction with the theft that occurred at the bus stop on 4th Street at the Town Center on March 10, 2011.  No other suspects have been identified in connection with the theft.  The subject was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

March 21, 2011

POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY AND THEFTS

A 22 year-old female UA student reported to Tuscaloosa Police that she was the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:35 A.M. on Sunday, March 20, 2011.  The victim stated she was talking on her cell phone outside of her off-campus apartment when two males approached her, knocked her down and took her cell phone from her. The male suspects then fled in a westerly direction; there is no further suspect description available. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries that did not require medical treatment. Tuscaloosa Police are also investigating some other cell phone thefts that occurred off-campus around the University and Strip area that did not include injuries to the victims.

On March 10, 2011 around 8:30 P.M., a female UA student reported to University Police that a male snatched her cell phone from her hands while she was at the bus stop on 4th street at the Town Center. The male, who was described as tall and wearing a red shirt and blue jeans, left on a bicycle towards Publix/Campus Drive. There were no injuries to the victim.

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

Tuscaloosa Police Investigate Off-Campus Robbery – 12/12/10

UAPD ADVISORY

DECEMBER 12, 2010

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

The Tuscaloosa Police Department received a report of a robbery that occurred at off-campus business in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue. Two male suspects entered the business at approximately 9:25 on December 12, 2010. One of the males presented a firearm and demanded money. After taking cash, the males fled on foot in a northerly direction. No employees of the business were injured.

The following description of the suspects was provided:

Suspect 1

  • Male
  • Light Complexion
  • Height – 5’ 10″ – 5′ 11″
  • Slim Build
  • Wearing a black shirt, dark colored baggy jeans, black shoes, and a black ski mask
  • Armed with a semi-automatic pistol

Suspect 2

  • Male
  • Medium Complexion
  • Height – 5′ 10″ – 5′ 11″
  • Slim Build
  • Wearing a dark brown shirt, dark colored baggy jeans, white shoes, and a black ski 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 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

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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

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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.