Police Investigate Off-Campus Robberies- 9/13/2015
- September 13th, 2015
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On 09-13-2015 at approximately 1:20 am, Tuscaloosa Police responded to a reported off campus robbery that occurred in the 600 Block of 15th Ave. The victim reported that while walking in the area he was approached by one male who pushed him to the ground and two additional males struck him while he was down. The suspects took the victim’s cell phone and fled the scene in an unknown location. The victim had minor injuries that were treated while on scene. The three suspects were described as follows:
Suspects:
Three black males
All three approximately 5’10”
All three weighing approximately 160 to 175 lbs
Second Incident:
On 09-13-2015 at approximately 1:41 am, Tuscaloosa Police responded to a reported off campus robbery that occurred in the 500 Block of Red Drew Ave. The victim reported that while walking in the area a male approached him from behind and attempted to take his wallet. As the victim pulled away the suspect appeared to have a weapon and demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim notified an officer in the area and the suspect fled into a local venue. Officers attempted to locate the suspect, but was unable to locate him based off the description given. There were no reported injuries. The suspect is described as follows :
Suspect:
Black male
Early 20’s
Approximately 6’00”
Approximately 150 lbs
Wearing a long white t-shirt and denim jeans
Anyone who has any information about theses occurrences are 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, which is available online here.
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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE