Crime Alert – Attempted Robbery

Campus crime alerts and timely warnings to the community comply with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Case 19-1215-0008

On December 15, 2019, at approximately 11 p.m., the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) received a report of an Attempted Robbery.

The victim reported that he was walking in the parking lot of the Garden Apartments near Building J when he heard the suspect yell at him. The victim started running back to his apartment because he did not know the suspect. The suspect caught the victim on the stairs of Building K and grabbed the victim's arm. The suspect told the victim to give him back his phone and began searching the victim's pockets. The victim was able to get away and ran into his apartment. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male, approximately 5'7" – 5'9", muscular build, short brown hair, wearing a black short sleeve shirt, pants, and yellow shoes.

The suspect may have left the area in a black sedan.

The victim was not injured.

Anyone having information pertaining to this or other incidents is encouraged to contact the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345.

While universities are required under the Clery Act to notify the public of such reports, it is also our responsibility to provide information regarding personal protective measures.

All are encouraged to:

Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
Trust your instincts.
If you observe suspicious activity, report it to the police immediately.
Walk with a companion whenever possible.

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