JHU Crime Alert
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UNARMED ROBBERY
(Purse Snatch)
2900 Blk. Cresmont Avenue
(2 Blocks South of Campus)
August 20, 2006 - 8:50 PM
On August 20th at 8:50 PM, the spouse of a graduate student reports
that as she was walking south in the 2900 block of Cresmont Avenue, an
unknown male ran up behind her and demanded her purse. The suspect
grabbed the victim and pulled the purse from her arm. The suspect fled
south on Cresmont Avenue. The victim was not injured. Baltimore Police
and Campus Officers searched the area; one possible suspect stopped by
Baltimore Police, but could not be identified by the victim.
Investigation continuing.
Description of Suspect:
1. Black male, 20-25 yrs, wearing a white tank-top shirt, blue or gray
shorts and white tennis shoes.
* If you have any information regarding this incident please call the
Northern District Police - -410-396-2455 or JHU Campus Safety and
Security - - 410-516-4600.
* Reduce your chances of injury during a purse snatching by not placing
the purse's strap across your body. Carry the purse close to your
body, not dangling by its straps. Do not carry house keys in your
purse along with your address or telephone number. When you are beyond
safe walking distance from home, keep some money separate from your
purse in case your purse is lost or stolen. Students are encouraged to
use the escort van service when traveling at night within a mile or
campus.
Timely and accurate crime reporting is critical to crime prevention.
Report all criminal incidents promptly to the Campus Safety and
Security department or other security authority. Program the Security
Department's phone numbers into your cell phone.
Issued 8-21-06
Campus Safety and Security Department
Johns Hopkins University
Edmund G. Skrodzki, M.S.
Executive Director