Off-campus attempted theft 2.11.18
Shortly after 12 a.m. Feb. 11, 2018, a student reported an attempted off-campus theft in the parking lot near the Roanoke Apartments on Thomas Street (behind Publix). The victim was approached while sitting in a car. The suspect vehicle pulled into the parking lot behind the student’s vehicle and opened the victim’s driver side door and demanded their phone and other items. A second suspect approached the victim’s vehicle as well and also began demanding items. The suspects did not present any weapons and did not get away with any property. The suspect vehicle, a black Dodge Charger, was last seen turning east onto Riverside Drive.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1:
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5’9” – 5’10”
Weight: Average build
Hair Color: Short twists/dreadlocks
Eye Color: Unknown
Age: 20-25
Additional Info: No obvious facial hair.
Suspect 2:
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Height: 5’9” – 5’10”
Weight: Average build
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Additional Info: Wearing a hoodie.
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
– Be aware of your surroundings
– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.