Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick City Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at approximately 1200 AM. This incident occurred on Hamilton Street near the intersection with Hardenbergh Street. In this incident the victim, an affiliated student, reported being approached by two males; one of which assaulted him and then removed items of value from his possession. The perpetrators then fled in a black colored vehicle towards Easton Avenue. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and did not seek medical treatment.
The description of the perpetrators as well as their vehicle 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 8, 2014
