AUGUST 24, 2008

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY

Two non-UA individuals reported to Tuscaloosa Police that they were the victims of a robbery that occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008. The two reported that they were approached by an unknown male in the 600 block of 11th Street. The unknown male, armed with a pistol, took property from one of the individuals, then left running in a southeasterly direction. Neither of the individuals was injured.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

• Male - Medium Complexion
• Age 20's
• Approximately 5' 09" in height
• Approximately 170 lbs in weight
• Wearing a black "hoodie" with white letters and black pants

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call Tuscaloosa Police at 349-2121 or University Police at 348-5454. Crime prevention information is published in UAPD's Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.