Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault which occurred on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at approximately 2:40 AM on Sicard Street near the intersection of Morrell Street in New Brunswick. In this incident, the victim, who is not affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that an unknown individual drove up next to him and displayed what was described as a firearm while demanding that he turn over personal property. The perpetrator then stepped out of his car and physically assaulted the victim. The victim reported that the perpetrators then fled down Morrell Street in the direction of Easton Avenue. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
The perpetrator of this incident is described as a black male approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds and wearing a dark hooded sweat shirt. The vehicle was described as a dark colored four door sedan, unknown make or model.
Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, is asked to please contact the New Brunswick City Police Department at (732) 745-5200 or the Rutgers Police Department at (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:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Walk in groups when possible and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
April 26, 2014
