Campus Crime Alerts

Thursday, November 1, 2012

On November 1, at 3:15 a.m., a UIC student was the victim of an armed robbery near James Stukel Towers at 718 W. Rochford St. (approximate crime location mapped) The victim reported being chased by a lone offender who caught up and displayed a handgun while demanding the victim's possessions. The victim relinquished a cell phone, which the offender dropped while fleeing. It was subsequently recovered. The student 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 and CPD Central Area Detectives will conduct the follow-up investigation.

The offender is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5-6 to 5-8 in height, 130-150 pounds, with brown eyes and medium complexion, wearing a winter cap, tan khaki button-down shirt, jeans, and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to call UIC Police at 312-996-2830.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

UIC Police are investigating a report of three students robbed at gunpoint early this morning in the 1000 block of West Vernon Park. According to the victims, at approximately 3:30 a.m. they noticed someone following them so they began to walk at a faster pace. The offender caught up to the victims, displayed a silver handgun and demanded the victims' property. The victims complied with the offender's demands and the offender fled in an unknown direction.

Chicago and UIC Police searched the area for the offender with negative results. There were no injuries. The offender is described as a male black, 20-25 years old, 5-4, 120 pounds, wearing a blue skull cap and black leather jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact 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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