An incident was reported to Saint Paul Police and Hamline's Safety and Security early this morning, Wednesday, April 16. A woman reported that she was pushed down and her wallet taken. The report indicated that this occurred off-campus near Holton Avenue. The description of the suspect available at this time is that of a male, approximately 6 feet tall. An investigation is underway by Safety and Security and if more information becomes available it will be communicated. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Safety and Security at 651-523-2100.
Yesterday, Tuesday, April 15 there were reports by two students of an exposer in a moving vehicle on the streets on the east side of campus at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The suspect is a white male, 20-25 years old, with short dark hair, driving in a blue Ford small SUV. The Saint Paul Police and Safety and Security responded and the area was checked.
If you see any suspicious activity or inappropriate behavior, please call the Saint Paul Police immediately 911, and then contact Safety and Security at 651-523-2100. In general, please be aware of and follow these safety guidelines to help keep yourself and Hamline University safe.
• Use the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week Safety and Security escort service. Call 651-523-2100.
• If approached or confronted, get away as soon as possible! Run if necessary.
• Go to a safe location immediately and call for help. Call St. Paul Police 911 in an emergency. If on or near campus, call Safety & Security (651-523-2100) as soon as possible for assistance.
• Use well-lighted 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 vulnerable.
• Ignore and walk away from panhandlers or tell them that you will call the police.
• If being followed, cross the street and go the other 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. Trust your instincts.
• Present a potential attacker with the impression that 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.
