Law Enforcement Responds to Off-Campus Robbery 02-9-18
- February 9th, 2018
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Off-campus attempted robbery 2.9.18
Around 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, a student reported an attempted off-campus robbery near the 1200 block of 14th Ave. The victim was grabbed from behind and patted down in an attempt to locate property. When the victim began struggling, the suspect ran away. No injuries or weapons were reported.
The appearance of the suspect was reported to be:
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 6 feet
Weight: Approx. 220 pounds
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Additional Info: Gray hoodie with a black bandana, sweatpants
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 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.