Hamline University Safety and Security Services would like to inform the Hamline community about the robbery of a female Hamline resident student that occurred about six blocks from campus on Friday, September 28, 2007 about 10:30 p.m.
The student was walking in the area of Hamline Ave. and Thomas Ave. talking on her cell phone when she was approached by a white male who was driving a motorcycle. The suspect struck her in the face, knocked her to the ground, and took her cell phone. The student reported the incident to Hamline's Safety and Security Office, and the incident is now under investigation by the Saint Paul Police Department.
The suspect description provided to the police by the victim: White male, young, bald, with a muscular build, driving a motorcycle.
GENERAL SAFETY REMINDERS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT
*USE THE 24-HOUR, SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK HAMLINE SAFETY AND SECURITY ESCORT SERVICE. (651-523-2100). Escorts are provided to, from, or within campus. They are provided to or from a person's home, vehicle, or other mode of transportation within the authorized geographic area of campus. Escorts are also provided from one place to another within the campus. The authorized geographic area boundaries are: Fairview Avenue to Hamline Avenue and Pierce Butler Route to Thomas Avenue. Hamline Park Plaza is included in the escort area. For more information or a map of these boundaries, go to: www.hamline.edu/security and click on “security services”.
*If approached or confronted by someone who appears threatening, get away as soon as possible. Run if necessary!
*Go to a safe location immediately and call for help. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. If on or near campus, call Safety and Security (651-523-2100) as soon as possible for assistance.
*Use well-lit streets. Avoid isolated areas. Walk with a friend.
*Carry a small amount of cash and give it up readily.
*Always have your keys ready when you approach your vehicle or front door.
*Remember that carrying large or cumbersome packages makes you more vulnerable.
*Ignore and walk away from panhandlers or tell them you will call the police.
*If being followed, cross the street and go in the opposite direction
*Know where you are going and how to get there.
*Know where businesses and public buildings are located and their hours of operation.
*Never approach a person or situation that appears dangerous. USE YOUR INSTINCTS.
*Present a potential attacker with the impression you are alert, aware of your surroundings and confident. Verbal commands, body language and distance provide a defense that can be used to escape or scare off an attacker.
