Crime Alert - Rutgers Newark Campus
Attention Rutgers Community,
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a burglary which was reported to have occurred on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at approximately 5:30 PM. The incident occurred at Woodward Hall, which is located at 91 Bleeker Street on the Rutgers-Newark campus.
In this incident, an affiliated Rutgers exchange-student reported that a group of female juveniles engaged him in a conversation in an attempt to distract him, at which time he observed a male juvenile enter his dorm room. The male juvenile removed personal property and subsequently all juveniles fled the area on foot.
The primary perpetrator in this incident was described as a black male juvenile, wearing a black tee shirt with white block letter writing, green army style pants, and white sneakers. The three black female juveniles were described as follows: (1) wearing black top with pink pants and pink sneakers, approx. 5'6" tall, (2) blue top and black pants and white sneakers, approx. 6' tall, and (3) blue top/blue pants and pink sneakers, approx. 5'6" tall. All juveniles were described as approximately 15-17 years of age.
The victim was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and patrols have been increased to this area. Any person who witnessed this incident or has any relevant information should contact the Rutgers Police Department at (973) 353-5111 or the Investigations Unit at (973) 972-6394.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a victim of a crime by taking reasonable precautions:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you.
- Walk in groups when possible.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu/rupd/tips.shtml.
Also, as a reminder, the police department will provide a security or police escort to your vehicle parked on or adjacent to Rutgers campuses upon request.
Authority:
Chief Carmelo V. Huertas
Rutgers Police Department
July 29, 2014
Address/Location
Rutgers Police Department
55 Paul Robeson Blvd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-932-7211