ROBBERY - 16th Ave SE and University Ave SE
POSTED: March 11, 2008
On Sunday, March 9 at approximately 3:52 a.m. a University of Minnesota student was the victim of an armed robbery near the intersection of University and 16th Avenue SE. The victim was walking eastbound on University Avenue when the suspect approached and asked for a cigarette. When the victim stopped, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's wallet and Walkman. The victim resisted, and the suspect fled to a waiting car. The victim was unharmed
The suspect is described as follows:
Somali male, 20 to 29 years old, approximately five foot six inches tall with a thin build. The suspect had a mustache and was wearing a black, puffy jacket and gloves, and a black knit hat with flaps that covered his ears.
The victim saw two additional suspects waiting in the car, but the victim was not able to provide descriptions. The car has been impounded by UMPD and investigators are actively following leads.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the University of Minnesota Police Department at 612-624-COPS (2677).
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the University of Minnesota Police Department at 612-624-COPS (2677).
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.
Please remember the following:
* When threatened with a weapon, it's best not to resist. Your personal safety is more important than a lost wallet or cell phone.
* 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 descriptions, facial features, piercings or tattoos, speech, etc.)
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