Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on April 20, 2015 at the intersection of Road One and Cedar Lane in Edison Township at approximately7:30 PM.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported walking near the intersection of Road One and Cedar Lane when she was approached by two juvenile females who pushed her to the ground and then sprayed her with mace. One of the perpetrators then removed the victim’s cell phone from her pocket before they both fled down Road One towards Road Three. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The perpetrators are described as:
- Heavy set African American juvenile female wearing a green jacket and having shoulder length hair dyed blonde.
- Thin African American juvenile female.
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, contact the Rutgers Police Department's 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:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Avoid isolated or dark areas and
- 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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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
April 20, 2015
