CASE UPDATE
After re-interviewing the complainant it was determined that an aggravated robbery did not occur and that the suspects never displayed a knife. The two suspects actually perpetrated a fraud and swindled the complainant out of his money. UHDPS is still diligently working the case to identify the two suspects.
SUSPECTS DESCRIPTIONS:
Black male, 46 years old, 6’2”. Suspect #1 was wearing a brown button up shirt, dark Nautical brand jeans. Spoke broken English with a heavy African accent. Suspect #1 displayed a knife.
Black male, 58 years old, unknown height, salt and pepper short hair, and a short white scraggly beard, and medium complexion. Suspect #2 was wearing a blue and white short-sleeve football jersey with an unknown number on it, dark baseball cap, and white tennis shoes.
WEAPON: Black pocket Knife, 4”-5” long.
VEHICLE: No vehicle was involved, but the suspects left in a Yellow Cab.
SYNOPSIS: On Wednesday May 26, 2010 at approximately 3:25 p.m. a UH staff member used the ATM at the University Center. The complainant was approached at the UC ATM and by the two suspects. Suspect number two said, “Give me your money.” The complainant was then approached by suspect number one who displayed a knife and said, “Walk this way.” The suspects then walked the complaint to the Chinese Star Restaurant on Calhoun Street. The suspects had the complainant call a Yellow Cab. The suspects left the area in the cab at 3:40 p.m. The complainant was not injured.
The incident is being actively investigated by the University of Houston Department of Public Safety (UHDPS). If you have any information regarding this incident, or can identify the suspects please contact UHDPS 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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