May 7, 2005 VUPD# 05-18161 MNPD# 05-239746

SECURITY ALERT Purse Snatching

It was reported to this department that a purse snatching occurred at Lot 22, on the south side of Carmichael Towers West by Pi Kappa Alpha, at approximately 12:25 pm on May 7, 2005. The victim, a student, stated that the suspect approached her and grabbed her purse causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect ran to West End and was seen getting into a dark green Cadillac, which was parked behind Chili's and driven by suspect # 2. The victim did not require medical treatment.

Suspect Description:
Suspect #1 Male black, 16-17 years old, 5'7", approximately 175 pounds, black hair in short pigtails, and brown eyes. The suspect was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts and tennis shoes.
Suspect #2 Male black

Vehicle Description: 2 door dark Green Cadillac with Tennessee plates.






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!)

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