Crime & Safety

New Brunswick Looking For Suspected Robber

Written by New Brunswick police:

The New Brunswick City Police Department is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred on Monday.

The incident was reported to have occurred, off-campus, at approximately 8:55 p.m. on Hamilton Street in the area of Division Street. In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that while walking on Hamilton Street; he was approached by two males who verbally demanded his headphones while threatening to injure him.

The victim handed over his headphones and the assailants fled from Hamilton Street towards Easton Avenue. There were no weapons displayed by the assailants and the victim was not physically injured during this incident.

The New Brunswick City Police Department is also investigating a theft which is believed to have been committed by the perpetrators of the earlier robbery. This incident was reported to have occurred on April 21, 2014 at approximately 9:05 PM on Stone Street.

The perpetrators of this incident are described as three black males: the first male was wearing a tan shirt and black pants with a stripe on the legs and the second male was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. No description is available for the third suspect.

The victim described the assailants as being juveniles.

Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5218 or the Rutgers Police Department Investigations Unit at 848-932-8025 or 732-932-7211.

The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a victim of a crime by taking reasonable precautions:'

  - Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you.

- Walk in groups when possible.

- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu


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