CRIME ALERT: Off Campus – Kidnapping/Robbery (Armed) January 31, 2012 Towson University Police Department 410-704-2133
CRIME ALERT: Off Campus – Kidnapping/Robbery (Armed) January 31, 2012Towson University Police Department 410-704-2133 Incident SummaryOn January 31, 2012 the Towson University Police Department was notified that on January 26, 2012 a non-affiliate of the University reported to the Baltimore County Police Department that at 4:50 PM he was in his vehicle at the intersection of Washington and Allegheny Avenues in Towson, MD when he was approached by the below described suspects. One suspect displayed a handgun and told the victim to drive to an ATM. The victim drove to a bank on York Road and withdrew money from the ATM. The victim was then told to drive into the City where the suspects exited the vehicle. Suspect Descriptions:(1) Male, Black, 18-25 years of age, 5’8”-5’10”, dark clothing and dark gloves(2) Male, Black, 18-25 years of age, 5’8”-5’10”, dark clothing, Afro hair style. Anyone who saw the suspects or has information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police at 410-887-2361. Crime Alerts are posted to notify Towson University community members of situations that could affect their safety, with the hope that the community members will take the necessary precautions to prevent themselves from becoming victims of crime. Personal safety practices and knowledge are your best defense against crime. This alert has been approved by Director of Public Safety Bernard Gerst and is intended to promote campus security and comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990. For more information on campus crime and safety, please visit our Web site at http://towson.edu/police The University Police encourage all members of the Towson University community to stay informed of important campus news by signing up for emergency text alerts. Go to the University Police home page and select Emergency Text Alerts to sign up.
