**Community Notice**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Armed Carjacking
OCCURRED: September 13, 2025 (Saturday)/ Between 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: 6800 block of Dartmouth Avenue, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: PP25091300001364
BRIEF DETAILS:
On September 13, 2025, at approximately 5:18 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) of an off campus armed carjacking. The incident occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., on September 13, 2025, in the 6800 block of Dartmouth Avenue.
A man reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department that he was in the process of completing a ride share trip with three passengers. When he arrived in the 6800 block of Dartmouth Avenue, two of the three passengers presented handguns and demanded the driver’s vehicle. The victim complied and the suspects left the area in the victim’s vehicle in an unknown direction.
Upon clearing the call, UMPD was notified by PGPD that the victim’s vehicle had been recovered.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News at https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Avoid distractions and stay focus on the task at hand.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
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Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center