Public Safety News and Announcements
Crime Alerts
Armed Assault & Robbery
On October 27, 2009 at about 9:30pm in the 100 blk W. Madison Ave victim was approached by suspect holding a knife and said, "give me your bag or I will cut you." Victim handed over her purse. Suspect described as M/B/40's, 5'8" wearing T-shirt with black/blue windbreaker, light colored trousers. Victim's purse later found in rear of 601 N. Eutaw St - homeless shelter.
Assault & Robbery
On October 2, 2009 at about 11:00pm in the 1300 block of Cathedral St., 2 suspects approached victim, said "Where is your money". Suspect #1 grabbed victim's hood and Suspect #2 reached in victim's pocket, took $80, and hit victim several times. Both suspects then ran westbound towards Howard St. Both suspects are described as M/B, wearing black hoody, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
If you have information about these crimes, contact Public Safety at 410-837-5520. UB police officers work cooperatively with the Baltimore Police Department on all matters of mutual concern. Members of the Department of Public Safety meet weekly with BPD commanders to strategize on crime issues in the area.
Please take a few minutes to view our campus safety video (Campus Safety Video) and click on the links below for additional information on how to help protect yourself. The Department of Public Safety's overall message to the students, faculty and staff is to "act as an extra pair of eyes and ears" and report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or looks suspicious. "If it doesn't look right, it probably isn't - REPORT it!
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