Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery, which was reported to have occurred on Friday, April 15, 2016 at approximately 12:30 AM on Handy Street between Commercial Avenue and Jones Avenue.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that he was walking on Handy Street when a small, dark colored SUV stopped across from him. A passenger exited the vehicle, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim. The perpetrator then took the victim’s cell phone and got back into the SUV which drove away in the direction of Commercial Avenue. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of this incident.
The description of the perpetrator and vehicle is limited at this time.
The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website athttp://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community athttp://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
April 15, 2016
