Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, October 10, 2014, at 3:50 AM. This incident occurred at the convenience store within the Student Activities Center which is located at 613 George Street, on the College Avenue Campus in New Brunswick. In this incident, the suspect gained entry into the convenience store by way of force through the front door and removed items of value. The suspect, who is unaffiliated with Rutgers University, has been identified and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The suspect is described as a white male approximately 28 years old who is 5’10’ with a light beard and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, aviator style sunglasses, light colored blue jeans cuffed at the ankles and black shoes with red shaded shoelaces.
The Rutgers University Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the Rutgers Police Department's Detective Bureau at (848) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
- Secure all work spaces when not in use;
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Do not prop open exterior doors;
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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You are receiving this Crime Alert message as part of Rutgers University’s commitment to providing campus-area crime information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act 20 U.S.C. §1092(f), or the Clery Act as it is commonly known. For more information on the Clery Act and why you are receiving this federally mandated Timely Warning, please visit www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
October 10, 2014
