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Attention Rutgers Community:

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery which occurred off-campus in the city of New Brunswick and in a separate incident, the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating a burglary to a university owned building.

The first incident occurred on Monday, May 18, 2015 at approximately 10:53 PM in the area of Prosper Street and Easton Avenue.

In this incident the victim, who is unaffiliated with the university, reported that she was approached by a male perpetrator who attempted to grab her purse. When the victim resisted, the perpetrator displayed a firearm and removed the victim’s property. The victim was not physically injured during this incident and the perpetrator entered a white SUV or van and fled the area down Easton Avenue towards Hamilton Street.

The description of the perpetrator is limited at this time.

The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.

The second incident occurred on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Records Hall, located at 620 George Street in New Brunswick, at approximately 2:50 AM. In this incident, the perpetrator(s) gained entry to the building through an unsecured door and caused property damage within.

The Rutgers University Police Department asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at (848)932-8025.

The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:

- Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours;
-Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Avoid isolated or dark areas;
- Secure points of entry to buildings and all work spaces when not in use;
- Do not prop open exterior doors;
- 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
May 19, 2015