Off Campus Crime Alert - UPDATE
Attention Rutgers Community:
In response to recent robberies in New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Police Department and the Rutgers University Police Department have been working together to increase patrols and is continuing a joint investigation in order to identify the perpetrators. The New Brunswick Police Department has made an arrest of a juvenile suspect. Property from victims in two separate robberies reported over the past month was recovered from the suspect.
The joint investigation into these robberies is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact either the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5218 or the Rutgers Police Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.
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
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
November 7, 2014
Address/Location
Rutgers Police Department
55 Paul Robeson Blvd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-932-7211