Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a robbery which is reported to have occurred on October 29, 2016, at approximately 8:30 PM at the Shell Service Center which is located at 127 Easton Avenue.
In this incident the attendant, who is affiliated with the University, was helping a customer who then displayed a knife and demanded the proceeds from the service station. The perpetrator then fled the area in a silver vehicle driving down Prosper Street towards College Avenue. The victim was not physically injured during this incident.
The perpetrator is described as a tall, thin black male, approximately 6'2" in height, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.
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 Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
• Immediately reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
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
Rutgers Police Department
October 29, 2016
