**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 with a Weapon
OCCURRED: July 20, 2026 (Monday)/ Approximately 12:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 26-0038396
BRIEF DETAILS:
On July 20, 2026, at approximately 10:34 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department became aware of an off-campus robbery with a weapon that was reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department at approximately 12:50 a.m., on July 20, 2026.
The victim reported to police that he was leaving an establishment in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. While walking to his vehicle, four suspects approached the victim. A handgun was displayed and the suspects demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied and then left the area.
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 suspects 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 the 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 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.
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
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
301-314-7651