Public Safety was notified at 4:15 AM of an incident of carjacking. Victim was in his vehicle leaving Taco Bell (20th Ave S and Minnehaha Ave) around 3:30 AM when 2 suspects got into his vehicle. Suspects stated they had a gun but did not display it. Suspects demanded money and that victim bring them to his home. Once they arrived at the residence (on-campus housing) the suspects took his keys and left, stealing the vehicle. Minneapolis Police were notified of this crime. Suspect description is below. If you have any information about this crime, please report to Minneapolis Police 911.
Suspect 1 (claimed he had a gun under his shirt)
Black male between the ages of 21-27 weighing approximately 180-190 lbs and 5 feet 5 inches. Wearing white shirt, black cargo shorts and had a mustache and goatee. Suspect 2 referred to him as “Jamal”.
Suspect 2
Black male between the ages of 21-27 weighing approximately 165-180 lbs and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans; had curly black hair, a mustache and goatee. Suspect 1 referred to him as “Abdul”.
You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!
- Always lock your vehicle.
- Make sure to place valuables out of site before you park. Keep them in the trunk or on your person.
- Check on your vehicle often.
- Keep your keys on your person at all times.
- Immediately report any suspicious activity to the Minneapolis Police or Augsburg DPS.