SUSPECT #1: Black male, dark complected, approximately 20 years old, slender build, wearing a dark jacket with a hood and blue jeans.
WEAPON: None.
VEHICLE: None.
SYNOPSIS: On Friday, January 30, 2009 at approximately 4:02 a.m. the complainant parked her vehicle in parking lot 11A in front of Cougar Place. The complainant was walking in the parking lot amongst the vehicles. The suspect was crouched between cars and surprised the complainant. The suspect grabbed the complainant's purse and left the scene on foot in an unknown direction. The suspect did not speak to or threaten the complainant and did not display a weapon.
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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