December 12, 2004 VUPD# 04- 48310 MNPD# 04- 626616

Metro Police reported that two robberies occurred at approximately 2130 on December 11. Both incidents occurred off campus but were within a close proximity to Vanderbilt University. The first incident occurred at 2007 Division Street. The second incident occurred at 18th and Division. The victims in both of these incidents were not affiliated with Vanderbilt University. No further information is available at this.

Suspect Description: Male black, late 20s, 6'0", 250 pounds, with his hair in corn rows. The suspect was wearing a black t-shirt with "fat farm" written in yellow letters, a blue hooded jacket was worn over the t-shirt and black denim jeans. In addition the suspect left the scene wearing only one boot, the other was left at the scene. The only description available for the suspect in the second incident is a male black wearing dark clothes. In addition, one of the suspects may have been wearing a ski mask during the above incidents. Also there may be a third suspect described as a female black. No further description at this time.

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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.

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