Law Enforcement Responds to Multiple Off-Campus Robberies
- February 21st, 2017
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**UPDATE**
Feb. 22, 2017
The incidents reported as robberies last night occurred in the 800 block of 12th Street, and the 1200 and 1400 blocks of 9th Ave. No injuries were reported, and nothing was actually taken from the victims.
All of the victims were students who reported a suspect approaching them near or in their cars and displaying what appeared to be a gun. The suspect(s) left after asking for money or phones. Police cannot confirm whether the incidents were related.
UAPD and TPD will continue enhanced patrols in the area. Please be aware of safety precautions. Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is available in the University’s Safer Living Guide available at the UAPD website https://police.ua.edu/.
UAPD Advisory
Feb. 21, 2017
UAPD and the Tuscaloosa Police Department are investigating several armed robberies reported just south of the UA campus tonight between 10 and 11 p.m. The suspect(s) have displayed a gun and demanded property from individuals in the area.
Both UAPD and TPD have dramatically increased presence and patrols in the area. Once accurate details become available, more information will be shared.
For your safety, please be of your surroundings. When possible, don’t walk alone at night. Consider registering for Rave Guardian, an app that will immediately alert UAPD if you become concerned about safety while walking.
Anyone who has any additional 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 published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/