*UPDATED 0N 4/18/2022*
Patrol and Investigative work by UAPD led to the arrest of 2 suspects from the incidents occurring this past weekend.
The University of Alabama Police Department responded to reports of three robberies on campus in the early morning hours of April 16. Around 12:30 a.m. the first victim received a ride from suspects in the Lakeside East area and was robbed of personal property when leaving the vehicle. Incidents were also reported shortly after near Lakeside Dining and near the Ridgecrest area. There are no injuries, and there is no current threat to the campus community.
The vehicle was described as a light colored 4-door Honda Accord with no license tag and 3-4 suspects inside.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Blue hooded sweatshirt with tie-dyed pattern
Additional info: Appeared to be college-aged
Suspect 2
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Ski mask and blue fatigue puffer jacket
Suspect 3
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: Not provided
Weight: Not provided
Hair: Not provided
Clothing: Ski mask
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.