University Police Investigate Robbery- 9/15/2015

UPDATE ADVISORY

**Update**

September 15, 2015 

UAPD Officers and Investigators conducting the follow-up investigation in this case have identified the individuals involved and have developed probable cause to charge three suspects with Robbery I.

Johnathan K. Farris, a 20 yr. old male, was arrested for Robbery I and Providing a False Name on 09-15-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held on a total $75,000 bond.

Jordan Malik Barrett, a 20 yr. old male, was arrested on 09-15-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held on a $60,000 bond.

Josiah Diamonte Nettles, a 20 yr. old male, was arrested on 09-15-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held on a $60,000 bond.

UAPD ADVISORY

September 15, 2015 

UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY

The University Police are investigating the report of a robbery that was reported to police on September 14, 2015 at approximately 11:57 pm in the 500 block of Devotie Dr.  The victim reported that at approximately 11:52 pm, while he was walking through the parking lot, he approached the suspect and asked for directions, at this time the suspect produced a weapon and pointed it at the victim demanding his wallet and phone. The victim gave the suspect his belongings and the suspect left the area northbound on foot. No injuries were reported.

The victim described the suspect as follows:

  • Male
  • African American
  • Approximate height between 5’08” – 5’10”
  • Approximate weight between 170 – 190 lbs.
  • Wearing a yellow visor, gray sweat pants, white t-shirt

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454, Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 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