Safety Notice Update
Strong Arm (Unarmed) Robbery
Date: August 15, 2009
Location: Off Campus / BP Gas Station – Livernois south of Puritan
McNichols Campus– The University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety Department is working with the Detroit Police Department in connection with a strong arm robbery that occurred off campus at 3:00 p.m. on August 15th.
The victim, a 23-year-old student said on the above date he visited the BP Gas Station on Livernois near Puritan. Upon leaving the store four strangers approached him and began to hit him. One of the suspects grabbed the victim’s shoulder bag containing a large amount of cash. The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The student stated three of the suspects were black males 18 - 20 years old, thin build wearing black T-shirts. The fourth suspect was a black male 18-20 years old, heavy build.
Witnesses are asked to contact the UDM Public Safety Department at (313) 993-1234
Department of Public Safety
Safety Tips- On campus emergencies call Public Safety (313) 993-1123
- Off campus emergencies call 9-1-1
- Use the campus ATM.
- Do not carry large amounts of cash
- Do not count your cash in view of others
- Be aware of your surroundings and others around you at all times.
- Limit the use of devices that distract you while you are walking (Ex. Text messaging, iPods).
- Utilize the campus escort policy or walk with others when possible
