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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.
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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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