ROBBERY - Lot 94, 2115 5th Street South (West Bank)

On Friday, November 9, 2007 at 4:30 p.m., the parking lot attendant booth located at Lot 94, 2115 5th Street South, West Bank, was robbed by a lone male.

The attendant on duty was not injured during the robbery, but a knife was displayed. An undisclosed amount of cash from daily receipts was taken and placed in a plastic baggy. After the robbery, the suspect fled eastbound on 5th Street South towards the Fairview-Riverside Hospital parking ramp.

The victim described the suspect as follows:

A black male, approximately 28-32 years old, approximately 5'11" – 6'01" tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black knit cap, dark blue gloves, and blue jeans. The male had corn-rows or dread-locks showing below the cap.

Be mindful, 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 07-371519.

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).