SUSPECT: Black male, 5'8 to 5'9", wearing a black-or navy-colored long sleeve hoodie sweat shirt and blue jeans.

WEAPON: Small pocket knife shorter than a ball point pen.

VEHICLE: Unknown type or description.

SYNOPSIS: A student was approached in the parking lot by the suspect, who asked her for her money. When she stated she had none, the suspect pulled a small knife and said "show me."  When he saw there was no money in her wallet, he took a credit card. When he was told it expires in two days, the suspect dropped it and ran to a distant vehicle waiting on Calhoun Street, which was too far away for the complainant to get a vehicle description.  The complainant was not hurt.

The University of Houston Department of Public Safety wants you to be aware of the occurrence of this incident to be cautious and on the lookout for this suspect. If you saw this incident or have information regarding this incident, please call the campus police at 713-743-3333.

SAFETY TIPS:

Confrontations can occur without provocation, through no fault of your own.  When such confrontations do occur, there are some actions you can take:

• BE ALERT!!
• Be cautious when approached by an unknown person on the street, even the nicest person can have ill intent.
• Remain as calm as possible.Your own initiative and clear thinking are your best defenses.
• The University has more than 70 Emergency call boxes placed strategically around campus, use them! The call goes directly to the UHDPS Dispatch Center.
• Report the incident. Call the police immediately and report what has happened. Call (713) 743-3333 or 911.
• Do not walk alone, if at all possible walk in groups.
• Try to notice details. This can allow you to provide the police with detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved.
• If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color or any other identifying features.

Updates to this alert and past alerts will be posted at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/1093/21522/.

You may contact the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at police@uh.edu  

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to be alert and to be cautious of their surroundings on and away from campus.

In any emergency situation, or if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe and your role in preventing crime, please visit the website of the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at www.uh.edu/police.

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