Public Safety Advisory – Off-campus Armed Robbery 7-14-18
- July 16th, 2018
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Public Safety Advisory – Off-campus Armed Robbery 7-14-18
Tuscaloosa police responded to an off-campus armed robbery that occurred at approximately 3:20 am Saturday, July 14, 2018, in the 300 block of Grace Street near Preston Place Apartments. The victim was robbed at gunpoint and cash and a cell phone were taken. There were no injuries, and the two suspects drove away in what was described as a white SUV.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 6’
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided
Additional info: Possibly medium complexion
Suspect 2
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 5’8”
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided
Additional info: Possibly medium complexion
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
- 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.