Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick City Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at approximately 2:30 AM. This incident occurred, off-campus, on Plum Street near the intersection with Hamilton Street. In this incident the victim, who is not affiliated with the University, reported being approached by three males; one of which displayed a handgun while another assaulted him and then removed items of value from his possession. The perpetrators then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and received treatment at a local hospital.
The description of the perpetrators is limited at this time.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5218 or the Rutgers Police Department Investigations Unit at 848-932-8025 or 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;
- 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
November 1, 2014
