Law Enforcement Responds to Off Campus Robbery 5-28-2018

UAPD responded to an off-campus robbery that occurred at approximately 12:30 am on Monday, May 28, 2018, in the 300 block of Reed Street. The victim was robbed at gunpoint and a laptop was taken from their bag. There were no injuries and the two suspects drove away in a green SUV.

The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:

Suspect 1 (armed)

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: Approximately 5’8

Weight: Medium build

Hair:  Shoulder length dreadlocks/ponytail Additional info:  Black tank top with white jacket

Suspect 2

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: Approximately 5′

Weight: Thin build

Additional info:  Black tank top, cargo shorts, red cap

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://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolice.ua.edu%2Fsafer-living-guide-2-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccclark%40fa.ua.edu%7Cc9d07133ecc5446511c808d5c46d9dea%7C63ec59cb94a24e6b8090be2f81176596%7C0%7C1%7C636630897460475177&sdata=pwgIH2gtvPYBZxR0NdQfRl9dN0OXURCuS5qu79He8MI%3D&reserved=0

Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:

  • Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
  • Be mindful of your surroundings
  • 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.