Hamline Safety and Security Services would like to inform the Hamline Community about a robbery that occurred off campus September 15, 2006 at approximately 11:55 p.m.
Two off-campus CLA students were walking south on Holton toward Minnehaha Avenue when they were approached from behind by one suspect. The suspect pointed a hand gun at hte victims and demanded the victim's property. The students were not physically injured.
The suspect description is as follows: African-American male, 5'7" wearing dark jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up.
St. Paul Police were notified and were asked to increase their patrols in our near campus area during the night and early morning hours. These patrols are now in effect.
Please call Safety and Security immediately if you see suspicious activity on or near campus. 24 hour dispatch at 651-523-2100. From a campus phone, dial 2100.
AS A REMINDER here are some general safety tips when out and about:
- If approached or confronted, get away as soon as possible! Run if necessary.
- Go to a safe location immediately and call for help. Call 911 in an emergency. If on or near campus, call Safety and Security as soon as possible at 2100.
- Use the Safety and Security escort service.
- Carry ad small amount of cash and give it up readily.
- Always have your keys ready when you approach your vehicle or front door.
- Carrying a large or cumbersome package 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 wher eyou 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.
