UAPD Investigate Off-Campus Robbery 12-13-2017
- December 13th, 2017
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On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at approximately 2:10 a.m. UAPD investigated a report of an armed robbery off-campus around 6th Street in an area behind Buffalo Phil’s. The victim was approached by two suspects, one showing a knife and demanding money. Both suspects were described as male, about 6 feet, one wearing jeans and a grey sweater, and the other wearing jeans and a black sweater. The victim was not injured.
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/
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.