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Armed Robberies near Campus

In the past week, there have been 3 armed robberies reported near the edges of Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus.  No suspect information is available at this time.

Incident Location: 19th Ave. S. & 6th St. S.

Date and Time: 09/02/14 at 9:40 p.m.

Three people reported to Minneapolis Police that they had parked their vehicle at the intersection of 19th Ave. S. and 6th St. S.  After exiting the vehicle, an unknown suspect approached them, displayed a handgun and demanded their wallets and phones.

 

Incident Location: 2000 block of Riverside Ave.

Date and time: 08/30/14 at 3:00 a.m.

Minneapolis Police responded to a report of a robbery of a business in the 2000 block of Riverside Ave.  The robbers were able to steal approximately $1,200.

 

Incident Location: 2500 block of Riverside Ave.

Date and Time: 08/26/14 at 9:15 p.m.

Minneapolis Police responded to a robbery in the 2500 block of Riverside Ave. The victim reported that two males came up from behind him and placed a gun in his back.  The suspects then stole his phone and money.

 

Augsburg DPS takes the safety of our community very seriously.  Please be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to DPS immediately at (612) 330-1717.  DPS Crime Alerts/Timely Warnings are issued pursuant to federal law (20 U.S.C. § 1092; 34 C.F.R. § 668.46) and intended to provide timely notification to the Augsburg community regarding threats to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff  and issued with the incident and suspect information available from witnesses at that time.  DPS also reminds everyone to remain vigilant about their safety!

 

You can help prevent crime at Augsburg:

-Trust Your Instincts – If you sense trouble, get away

-Be Observant and Aware – Remain alert, be aware of your surroundings, observe the other people around you.  Know who is around you.  Be alert for suspicious behavior (e.g. a person wearing a long coat in the middle of summer, loitering, etc.)

-Walk Confidently and Do Not Make Yourself a Target – Robbers are looking for an easy target.  Keep your head up and eyes alert and walk at a steady pace.  Do not walk while looking at you phone and avoid carrying lots of packages or other belongings.

-If You are Robbed – Stay calm and remember: safety first!  Follow the robber’s directions, but do not volunteer more than asked for.  If you have to move, tell the robber what you are doing and why.  Try to get a good look at the robber so you can describe him/her later.  Give the robber time to leave and note the direction he/she travels.

-After a Robbery – CALL DPS OR THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.  Avoid touching anything the robber has touched.  Try to recall as you can about the robber including speech and mannerisms.

-Notify DPS of any suspicious activity right away