**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 Attempted Carjacking with a Weapon
OCCURRED: June 13, 2026 (Saturday)/ Approximately 1:53 p.m.
LOCATION: 3700 block of Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 26-003151
BRIEF DETAILS:
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 2:11 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Campus Drive to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department with a report of an attempted carjacking with a weapon.
A man approached a parked vehicle that was occupied by three people inside a parking garage. The man opened the driver’s side door, displayed a knife and ordered the occupants out. The occupants gave the suspect cash who then left the scene. The suspect was last seen traveling west on University Boulevard, away from campus.
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.
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