February 13, 2013 - Safety Bulletin
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Issued February 13, 2013
SAFETY BULLETIN
OFF-Campus Incident
Issued: February 13, 2013
Special Attention Old Louisville Community
The University of Louisville Police Department has been advised by LMPD of a robbery of a U of L student that occurred on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at approximately 7:57 PM. The victim advised that two suspects entered his apartment, 1700 Block of S. Second Street, through the rear door and approached him from behind. The victim thought the suspects placed a gun to his head and then demanded cash.
The victim described the suspects as black males with one of the suspects wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.
If you have any information on this case please contact the University of Louisville 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 robbery 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 Department of Public Safety for escort services at 852-6111.
