INCIDENT: Robbery (No Weapon)
OCCURRED: July 20, 2023 (Thursday)/ Approximately 9:05 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidewalk on Chapel Lawn near the pedestrian tunnel under Regents Drive, College Park, Maryland
UMPD CASE #: 2023-63699
BRIEF DETAILS:
On July 20, 2023, at approximately 9:09 p.m., a women (student) walked into the University of Maryland Police Department and reported the following to police:
The student was walking on the sidewalk on Chapel Lawn near the pedestrian tunnel, located under Regents Drive, when she was approached by two women and a man. The student was punched, and her property was taken from her. The suspects then left and entered a white sedan that was on Regents Drive. No weapon was displayed but gun was mentioned.
Our Security Operations Center reviewed the cameras and located the suspect vehicle leaving campus through South Gate (Regents Drive and Baltimore Avenue). The vehicle continued across Baltimore Avenue and traveled east on College Avenue, where they lost sight of the vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle information was shared with the Prince George’s County Police Department.
The victim was taken to a local area hospital for non-life-threatening injury.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspects, are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
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