Crime Alert
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At approximately, 7:45 PM on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 a School of Medicine Student was walking in the 100 Block of Penn Street when a black male approximately 5'-7" tall, medium build, wearing a dark skull cap, hooded sweatshirt and dark pants snatched her iPhone from her hand and ran towards Lemmon Street away from campus.
Safety Tips
Know your surrounds when traveling the campus
Avoid Cell Phone use while walking
Walk with a buddy or a group.
Use the Police escort service (either walking escorts or ride in the police van)
In compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the University Police are giving notice of a violent crime reported to have occurred near the University of Maryland's Bio-Park.
Little information is known about the crime at this time. It does not appear to involve anyone affiliated with the University of Maryland
Offense: Homicide - 800 Block West Fayette Street (Baltimore City).
At approximately 11:35 PM on Saturday March 24, 2012, University of Maryland police officers responded to the 800 Block of West Fayette Street to investigate city police presence when they learned that an African-American male had been shot. The victim was transported to UMMC for treatment. We learned that the victim expired earlier this morning.
There is no information about the suspect. The description, method and route of escape are unknown. The Baltimore Police Department is investigating this crime. We will provide an update when more information is available.
Robbery
Campus Related
Location: West Baltimore and Fremont Street
On March 19, 2012 at approximately 9:30 AM, a robbery occurred at the corner of Baltimore & Fremont Street. According to victims she was standing at the bus stop when the suspect approached her and snatched her cell phone out of her hand. The victim stated that the suspect then ran south on Fremont Street off campus. No one was injured during this incident. The University Police are actively investigating this crime.
Suspect: Black male, approximately 20 years old, 5’8-5’10 thin build, and dark complexion –wearing gray hood sweat shirt-white t-shirt beige khaki pants no pockets- white sneakers
Safety Tips
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Don't place yourself in the position to become a victim.
Summary Safety Tips
- Don't resist, "Give up your property-not your life".
- Report all crimes to the Police immediately.
- Utilize the Campus Shuttle and Public Transportation
- Park in Well Lit Areas, Utilize Campus Parking Facilities.
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Don't put yourself in the position to become a victim.
Anyone with information or having any knowledge of these incidents is asked to call the University Police Criminal Division at 410.706.3573.
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News
UM Police Hosts Bike Rodeo Event on April 19th, 2010
About 25 children from nearby George Washington Elementary School visited the UM Police Force to see the department’s “Bicycle Rodeo” event on Monday, April 19th, 2010 at Pine Street Police Station. The children were a part of the Club UM and The Boost Afterschool Program. Children were instructed in bicycle safety by UM Police Officers and were able to go inside our police vehicles. Baltimore City Fire Department Engine #23, the Baltimore Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit, the University of Maryland Breath Mobile unit also gave demonstrations as well. Local news station WBAL -TV (Channel 11) filed a report of the event on their evening broadcast. See their video here.
Bicycle Theft Prevention
As with any college campus, bicycle theft is a constant problem. For ways to substantially reduce the chances of your bicycle being stolen please read our alert.
