ROBBERY - Sports Pavilion/Mariucci Arena
PostED: November 2, 2007

On Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. a University of Minnesota student was the victim of a robbery near the intersection of 4th Street SE and 19th Avenue SE, which is adjacent to the Sports Pavilion and Mariucci Arena on the East Bank of the Twin Cities Campus. The student reported the robbery to the UMPD on Wednesday, October 31.

The victim was not injured during the robbery. A gun was implied, but not observed by the victim. After the reported robbery, the suspect fled southbound from the location.

The victim described the suspect as follows:

Dark-skinned black male, approximately 20-30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, and baggy blue jeans.

Racial descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on an individual. In cases of serious crime such as this we may include them only as part of the totality of circumstances, if it may reasonably assist in the identification of the perpetrators.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the University Police at 612-624-COPS (2677) or call the anonymous tip line at 612-626-TIPS (8477). Reference University of Minnesota Police case number 07-361388.

Please remember the following:

* When threatened with a weapon, it's best not to resist. Your personal safety is more important than material possessions.

* Always be aware of your surroundings.

* Walk in well lit areas and don't walk alone. If you can't find someone to walk with, call the Campus Escort service at 612-624-WALK for a free security escort.

* Carry minimal amounts of valuables.

* Keep written records of valuables, including model and serial numbers, in a safe place.

* Call 911 immediately if you are the victim or witness to a crime.

* Document information about the suspect for police (i.e. clothing description, facial features, body piercing or tattoos, speech, etc).