Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a robbery has been reported to have occurred on Monday, May 19, 2014 at approximately 10 PM at a city bus stop near The School of Dental Medicine, 50 12th Ave., Newark, NJ.
In this incident, the victim, who is affiliated, reported that while waiting for the city bus he was approached by three juvenile males who attempted to forcibly remove his backpack and cellular phone. The perpetrators who were unsuccessful, attempted to flee the scene. Rutgers Police apprehend one of the juvenile males who is now in custody. The victim was not physically injured.
The victim was able to describe the other two perpetrators. The first juvenile was described as a black male, tall and wearing a white and green hooded sweatshirt. The second juvenile was described as a black male, heavy-set and also wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, is asked to please contact the Rutgers Police Department Investigations Division at 973-972-6394 or 973-353-5111 (24/7)
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 the people and circumstances around you;
· Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
· Walk in groups when traveling during late night hours.
Patrols have been increased in this area. For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website athttp://publicsafety.rutgers.edu.
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Authority:
Chief Carmelo V. Huertas
Rutgers Police Department
Newark Division
