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UMD Alert Test

UMD Alert Test First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests.

UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon **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.

UMD Alert Test

First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests. In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions. UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu. Contact Information:

UMD ALERT: Gas Line Struck

UMD ALERT: Gas Line Struck

UMD ALERT: Last Update

UMD ALERT: Last Update This is the last update for the gas line struck on Campus Drive by Edward St. John. Washington Gas is on scene and stopped the gas leak. Crews will continue to work on the impacted area. Campus Drive at Regents Drive is still closed to vehicles. The pedestrian crosswalk on Campus Drive between Symons Hall and Hornbake Library is closed. Use alternative routes. Continue to follow police directions.

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: FALSE REPORT in the Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: FALSE REPORT in the Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon Update: The off-campus robbery with a weapon is a false report. After further investigation by the Prince George's County Police Department, the off-campus robbery with a weapon at College Avenue and Princeton Avenue did not occur.

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon UPDATE

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon UPDATE Suspect is a white male, wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and gray jogger pants. Suspect is thin build, standing about 6'02" and appeared to be in his 20s, and armed with a kitchen knife. Stay away from area. More information to follow when available.

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon Off-campus robbery with a knife at Knox Road and College Avenue. Police on scene and looking for the suspect. Stay away from area. More information to follow when available.

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Last Update

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Last Update This is the last message for the off-campus robbery with a weapon. After further investigation, the incident occurred at College Avenue and Princeton Avenue. The Prince George's County Police Department continues to investigate. If you have any information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, contact the Prince George's County Police Department.

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon UPDATE

UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon UPDATE UPDATE: Location of incident occurred at Lehigh Road and Yale Ave. The suspect was last seen running east, away from campus. No injuries reported by the victim. Stay away from area. More information to follow when available.

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