The West Virginia University Police are seeking witnesses to a reported attempted robbery that was said to have occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Life Science Building staircase.
The victim reported that three males grabbed him and that one held him in a headlock while the other two searched him. Nothing was taken, no injuries were sustained and no weapons were present.
The suspects were described as a skinny, white male with short brown hair, wearing a gray sweat shirt; a dark-skinned black male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches, around 200 pounds and shoulder-length dread locks. This suspect was wearing a blue and yellow hat, a baggy jacket and calf-length shorts. The third suspect was described as a dark-skin, black male with short hair and wearing dark clothing.
UPD is asking that anyone who may have witnessed this incident to call the WVU Police at 304.293.2677 (304.293.COPS) and contact Capt. Phil Scott.
WVU Police offer the following tips:
• When traveling on foot or in your car, pay attention to your surroundings. If you sense something is wrong leave the area immediately.
• When traveling at night on foot, travel in numbers of two, threes or in large groups.
• When out walking alone, walk briskly and confidently. Avoid isolated areas, short cuts and deserted parking lots.
• Avoid going to ATM machines after dark.
• If you see someone suspicious or feel you are being followed, go to a populated area or well-lighted area or activate one of the 37 Blue Tower Emergency Phones located on campus. Don’t be afraid to call the police if you suspect you are being followed. It could be the prelude to a robbery.
• If you are the victim of a robbery follow the instructions of the robber.
• Do not argue or attempt to fight with your assailant.
• Remember that the motive in most robberies is to steal, and once the robber has what they want they will leave, and that is exactly what you want them to do. Comply with their requests and remember that money, jewelry, and other valuables can be replaced. Never do anything, or take any action that may increase your risk of being a victim of physical violence.
• If you are a victim of a robbery you may feel totally helpless, and may wish there were something you could do. Remember that you are not totally helpless, and although you should not resist, or do anything that might increase your risk you can make a mental note of the description of the suspect. Try to remember what the robber looks like, (height, weight, hair, skin color, facial hair, scars, and tattoos). Make a mental note of what he/she was wearing (pants, shirt, jacket, shoes, etc.). If a vehicle is involved, try to get the license number (if safe to do so) and call the police and report the incident as quickly as possible. Quick reporting and a good description may give the police the information they need to apprehend the suspect, and help insure that the robber is quickly apprehended.
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br/12/03/12
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CONTACT: West Virginia University Police
304.293.2677