Campus Crime Alerts

Sunday, April 22, 2012

On April 22, at 3:15 a.m., a UIC student was the victim of an armed robbery off-campus in the 1000 block of South Loomis Street (approximate crime location mapped). The victim, a UIC student, stated that he was approached by a group of five men, one of whom asked to borrow money. When the student replied that he did not have any, one of the offenders placed a handgun to the victim's head and demanded his wallet. The offender went through the victim's pockets and took his wallet and iPhone. All offenders fled southbound. The victim was not injured.

UIC Police strongly recommend complying with an armed offender whose intent appears to be property or valuables, as the victim did in this case.

The UIC Police/Chicago Police Department Joint Robbery Task Force will conduct the follow-up investigation. The offenders are described as black males, one aged 18 to 25, 5-feet-10, 170 to 190 pounds, with brown eyes, medium complexion, hair in dreadlocks, wearing a gray hat, black jacket, blue jeans, and armed with a blue steel semi-automatic pistol. Anyone with information is asked to call UIC Police at 312-996-2830.

UIC Police offer the following security tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings. Use all five of your senses to be alert for danger, and when walking alone, don't wear headphones or earbuds.
• Try to travel in groups when possible, particularly after dark.
• Use well-lit walkways.
• On campus, look for the location of the nearest emergency call box (there are more than 1,500 across campus).
• The emergency number for UIC Police is 5-5555 or 312-355-5555, which should be set on speed-dial on your cell phone.
• Report crime promptly to police.

Residence Hall Safety tips:

• Call UIC Police immediately for all emergencies at 312-355-5555
• Call R.A. and R.D. only after notifying police
• Always lock doors/windows in residence halls
• Keep blinds closed
• Report any suspicious activity/persons to UIC Police

For resources and suggestions on how you can prevent crime, visit the UIC Police website. Other safety services: Red Car Service/Off-Hour Paratransit Service

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