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subject: ARMED ASSAULT &
ROBBERY (OFF-CAMPUS)
LOCATION: 2300 BLOCK FAIRMOUNT AVENUE (East of Patterson
Park Avenue)
DATE: SEPT. 19, 2011
TIME: 9:22 A.M.
Summary:
A staff member reported that she was walking in the
2300 block of Fairmount Avenue, east of Patterson Park Avenue, on her way to
work when she was approached by an unidentified male subject who lifted up his
shirt and displayed an unknown type of handgun. The unidentified suspect
stated, “Give me your money.” The victim immediately surrendered her
shoulder bag, which contained a Mac laptop and her iPhone 4. The suspect then
fled on foot eastbound in the 2300 block Fairmount Avenue and out of
sight. The suspect did not point his weapon at the staff member and she
was not injured.
This incident is being actively investigated by the
Baltimore Police Department and Corporate Security. If you have any
information, please contact the Baltimore Police Department, Southeastern
District, at 410-396-2422 or the Corporate Security Investigations Unit at
410-955-9140. The police advise that there have been several similar incidents
in the area of this event. Therefore, all staff and students who reside
in the community should be extremely cautious.
Suspect info:
The suspect was described as an African-American male,
approximately 30 to 40 years of age and 5’ 6” tall with a dark complexion and close
cut hair. The suspect was wearing a button-up shirt and baggy pants. He
was armed with an unknown caliber handgun.
All faculty, staff and students are reminded to remain
alert and aware of their surroundings while walking to and from the
campus. Should you find yourself the victim of a robbery, always remember
to stay calm, listen and observe intently, not resist, give up your property
and report the crime as soon as possible.
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