Alert for August 18, 2008

Safety Alert

CRIME ALERT #1

On Monday August 18, 2008, at approximately 1:20 a.m., a Howard University student was walking in the vicinity of Harvard Street and Sherman Avenue, when she and a friend were confronted by at least one armed suspect in a vehicle.

The suspect produced a BB. Gun and for an unknown reason fired at the victim striking her on the back of one of her thighs. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene in an unknown direction. NOTE: The victims injury was not life threatening.

No vehicle nor suspect information is available at this time. The only available information indicates that at least one person in the vehicle was armed with a BB Pistol/No further description (NFD).

THE HUPD Investigative Section will conduct a follow-up investigation. Anyone with information on this case or with additional information should contact the Howard University Police Department at 202-806-1100.

ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF, ARE URGED TO EXERCISE GOOD JUDGEMENT WHEN OUT ON THE STREETS DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS, AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY TIPS BELOW:

REMEMBER:

1. Travel in well lighted areas whenever possible

2. Avoid dark isolated streets and alley way areas

3. Travel in groups of two or more persons when feasible

4. Contact Campus Police at 202-806-1100 if you need a ride to participate in the Escort Service, after 12:00 at night.

5. Report suspicious activity to Campus Police or MPD at: Emergencies: 911, or 202-806-7777. Non-Emergencies: 202-806-1100.

CAMPUS POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

202-806-1100

CAMPUS POLICE EMERGENCY

202-806-7777

CAMPUS POLICE HOSPITAL DIVISION

202-865-1103

CAMPUS POLICE HOTLINE/TIP LINE

202-806-4444

MPD’s ASSISTANCE

911

“REMEMBER SAFETY & SECURITY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS”

CRIME ALERT #2

On Saturday August 16, 2008, at approximately 9:25 pm a Howard University student was walking in the vicinity of the 500 block of Bryant Street, when he was approached by a suspect who stated “give me your wallet”. The victim gave the suspect his wallet, and the suspect fled eastbound on Bryant Street.

The suspect is described as a Black Malel/No further description (NFD).

ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF, ARE URGED TO EXERCISE GOOD JUDGEMENT WHEN OUT ON THE STREETS DURING ALL HOURS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT TIME, AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY TIPS BELOW: