UPDATE: A suspect was identified in this cas and referred to the Harris County District Attorney's Office in relation to other crimes.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Suspect 1: Black male, 18 to 22 years of age, approximately 5’07” to 5’09”, 150 to 160 lbs., clean shaven. The suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, red basketball shorts, white shoes, and a black do-rag type head covering.
WEAPON: Small black handgun (Unknown frame type)
VEHICLE: Complainants' vehicle stolen - 2003 White Ford Explorer XLT, Texas License Plate 29Z-GP9
On Saturday, June 19, 2010 around 1:40PM, two UH visitors were robbed by an unidentified male at gun point. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Cambridge Oaks Apartments on the campus of the University of Houston.
Two visitors came to the Cambridge Oaks Apartment complex to visit a friend. After entering the complex, they parked and exited their vehicle. They were approached by the suspect who made confrontational statements and displayed a small black handgun. The suspect demanded the complainants' possessions, taking their wallets, cell phones and the keys to their vehicle. The suspect then entered the complainants’ vehicle, and drove out of the complex in an unknown direction.
UHDPS is actively investigating this incident, if you have any information concerning this case please call (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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