Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a burglary which is reported to have occurred on Stone Street near Sicard Street at approximately 7:20 PM on November 14, 2014.
In this incident the resident of the house, who is affiliated, was on an upper floor of the house when he heard several people enter through an unsecured door. The victim stated that the perpetrators came upon him then restrained him with a baseball bat while items of value were removed from the residence. The perpetrators then left the residence and fled the area in a black Toyota Camry. The victim reported no physical injuries.
Descriptions are limited at this time however two of the perpetrators are described as:
• Male, race unknown, 6’6”, approximately 350 pounds, wearing jeans, sneakers and a maroon sweater.
• White male wearing a black NY Mets jacket and having “slicked” back, black hair
The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating the incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department's Detective Bureau at (732) 745-5216.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Secure points of entry; 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.
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 14, 2014
