July 6, 2007 VUPD # 07-43503 MNPD# 07-415544

 

CRIME ALERT - Robbery

It was reported to Vanderbilt Police Department that a robbery occurred at approximately 10:51 pm at Lot 19, located by Buttrick Hall. The victim, a student, reported that he parked his vehicle and was walking towards Buttrick Hall when he noticed a black limousine parked in the curve of the drive leading to Lot 19. The limousine was occupied by four subjects. One of the subjects (suspect #1), who was brandishing a knife, approached the victim and demanded his keys. The victim gave the suspect his keys and began to leave the area. A second subject (suspect #2) in the limousine threatened to shoot the victim as the victim was leaving the area. After fleeing to a place of safety, the victim contacted Metro Nashville Police Department who in turn contacted Vanderbilt Police Department. A search of the area for the suspects and vehicle was conducted with negative results.

Suspect Descriptions:
Suspect # 1: Male black, approximately 21 years old, 6' tall, 165 pounds, last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark jeans.
Suspect # 2: Male black, last seen wearing a blue tank top.

Vehicle Descriptions:
Suspect vehicle:1983 Limousine, black in color
Victim's vehicle: 1999, 4 door Jeep Cherokee, maroon in color





IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS,
PLEASE CALL VANDERBILT POLICE AT 32(2-2745)

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,
CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463)
or use
SILENT WITNESS AT http://police.vanderbilt.edu/silent.htm

Risk Reduction Tips
Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging.
Know the locations of emergency phones.
Do not use ATMs at night.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for "What if...?"

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
* The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center 322-4843
* Psychological & Counseling Center 322-2571
* Student Health Services 322-2427

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **
ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!
IF USING A CELL PHONE CALL 421-1911

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