Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault which was reported to have occurred at approximately 11:20 PM on Sunday, August 24, 2014. This incident occurred in the area of 300 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick City; which is off-campus, in the area of the where Hamilton Street intersects with Woodbridge Street.
In this incident the victim, who is unaffiliated with the Rutgers University, was walking to his residence when he was approached by three males. The three perpetrators proceeded to assault the victim and then fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim received treatment for non-life threatening injuries at a local area hospital.
While the description of the perpetrators is somewhat limited at this time; they are described as: one white male wearing a white t-shirt and two black males: the first was wearing a white t-shirt and second was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with stripes.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217 or the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Avoid isolated or dark areas;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
August 25, 2014
