UAPD Responds To On Campus Robbery

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to a robbery on the morning of August 14 at around 3:00 am. The incident occurred near the University Strip and Bryant-Denny Stadium Area. The victim was approached by the suspect around the intersection of Wallace Wade and 8th Street and had personal property taken. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect got into a gray Toyota truck with 3 others and left the scene potentially heading towards the campus area.

The appearance of the suspect was reported to be:

Suspect 1

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: No description provided

Weight: No Description Provided

Hair:  No description provided

Clothing: No description provided

Additional info:  3 additional black males in the gray truck

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://saferliving.ua.edu/.

It is never the fault of a victim when a crime occurs. 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

This information is being sent as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.