03-18-06 VUPD# 06-12941 MNPD# 06-151854

It was reported to Vanderbilt Police that a robbery occurred at 7:15 p.m. on March 17, 2006 at 1207 17th Avenue South. The victim, a contract employee, stated that she was sitting in her car when the suspect pointed a hand gun at her and demanded her money. The victim did not have any money and the suspect attempted to take some keys in the glove box. The suspect was last seen was last seen running towards 18th Avenue possibly through the Lot 77 area.

The suspect in this incident may be related to a previous robbery that occurred approximately an hour earlier at 1206 17th Avenue South.

Suspect Description: Male black, 20-25 years old, 5'6", 135 pounds, black hair, last seen wearing a dark multi colored stripped shirt, with something black on his head.

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

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• 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.

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