**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 Robbery (No Weapon)
OCCURRED: November 25, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 2:15 a.m.
LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 24-0070534
BRIEF DETAILS:
On November 25, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an off-campus incident that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m., on November 25, 2024. The incident occurred in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland.
A man reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) that he was walking down the sidewalk when four suspects approached him. One of the suspects assaulted the victim and took the victim’s property. The suspects left the scene. The victim was not injured.
While on scene, UMPD officers were notified by PGPD that this incident would be classified as a theft and would contact UMPD if there were any changes in the investigation. On November 25, 2024, at approximately 1:29 p.m., UMPD was updated by PGPD that this incident is being investigated as a robbery (no weapon).
The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating this incident as it occurred off-campus.
Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Walk in well-lit areas.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
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
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