02-08-06 VUPD# 06-06442 MNPD# 06-073688

It was reported to this department that a robbery occurred on February 7. The victim, not affiliated with Vanderbilt, during various interviews has given different locations and times that the incident possibly occurred. The potential locations are on the sidewalk on 21st Avenue South in front of Wilson Hall (111 21st Avenue South) or at 21st Avenue South at Broadway. The possible times are 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. The victim reported that as he was walking on the sidewalk he was approached by two individuals. Both of the individuals hit him in the face and after falling to the ground one suspect kicked him while the other stole his wallet. The suspects were last seen running onto campus. The victim walked to the Vanderbilt Medical Center Emergency department to report the incident and be treated for minor injuries.

Suspect Description:

Suspect #1 Male white, 5'5", 165 pounds, brown hair, last seen wearing a brown sweat shirt, beige pants and tennis shoes.

Suspect # 2 Male black, 6'0", 225 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue jeans.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS,

PLEASE CALL VU POLICE AT 32(2-2745)

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,

CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463).

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS -- If you feel uneasy, leave. 
• On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lighted and well-traveled areas; otherwise, after dark on campus, use the ESCORT SERVICE. (NOTE: Before parking on campus after dark, stop by the Police & Security Building at 2800 Vanderbilt Place or the ER.
• Ask for an officer to meet & escort you from your parking space.)
• Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.
• Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/building.
• If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
• Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don't prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
• Avoid going to ATM's alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
• Think ahead about what you would do under dire circumstances. Try to get a description.

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 1-1911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!

(NOTE: In Medical Center shuttle lots & Lot 72, call 421-1911!)