ROBBERY - 1200 block of 5th Street SE

POSTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

POSTED: September 4, 2009 Today, September 3 at 2:40 a.m., a University of Minnesota student was the victim of an off-campus armed robbery in the 1200 block of 5th St SE in the City of Minneapolis. The suspect approached the victim, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took the victim’s purse and fled.

The suspect is described as a short, thin, black male in his late teens or early twenties. He was wearing a black and red checkered hoodie sweatshirt, and had a black revolver.

Because the incident occurred off-campus it is being investigated by the Minneapolis Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department at 612-673-TIPS.

The University of Minnesota Police Department asks that you 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.).

This Crime Alert is sent in compliance with the federal Clery Act which requires universities to alert the campus community of crimes that may pose an ongoing threat to students and employees. For updates on any developments in this case, please visit the Crime Alerts page on the UMPD website: http://http://www1.umn.edu/police/alerts.html

For more on campus safety and security, and for a list of campus safety resources available to you, visit the University's Emergency Preparedness Web Site.