CRIME INFORMATION

Issued: February 5, 2013

SPECIAL ATTENTION PROVINCE COMMUNITY

The University of Louisville Police Department was advised Monday, February 4, 2013, of a robbery at the Province Apartments that occurred at approximately 11:07 PM. One University of Louisville student and a friend advised as they were standing outside an apartment they were approached by two suspects wearing ski masks. The suspects displayed a hand gun and demanded money. The suspects took the cash and other personal items and fled the scene toward the main gate.

Both of the victims described the suspects as:

Suspect #1 was a B/M/6’ feet to 6’ 2” in height, approx. 150 lbs, with a dark complexion. He was wearing a black U of L , blue jeans and a ski mask. This suspect was armed with a small black handgun.

Suspect #2 was a B/M/5’ 8” to 6 feet in height, approx. 150 lbs, with a dark complexion. He was wearing a red hoodie and red sweat pants.

If you have any information on this case please contact the University Police at 852-6111.

The following are suggestions, which may help prevent you from becoming the victim of a robbery:

• Walk with a group of people, and if walking to a parking lot, do not the leave the area until everyone is safely in their vehicle.

• Remain alert and watchful for suspicious activity.

• Be alert for anything suspicious, especially two or more people just hanging around.

• If you sense something wrong, leave the area immediately.

The following are suggestions of things to do and not do during an actual robbery, and what to do after a crime occurs:

• Observe what the suspect looks like and develop a mental picture so that an accurate description can be given to the police.

• Don't chase or follow the suspect.

• Protect the crime scene.  Leave everything as it is.  Don't try to clean up or touch any possible evidence.

• Write down a description of the suspect including sex, race, height, weight, build, eye and hair color, scars or tattoos, jewelry, approximate age, and clothing.  If possible, note in which direction the suspect fled.  Remember do not chase the suspect.

Report any suspicious activity to the University Police at 852-6111.

Call the University Police for escort services at 852-6111.