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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: University of Maryland…

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

Police on scene. Two men approached the victim, pointed a handgun and demanded property. The victim complied and the suspects ran down Navahoe St, away from campus. Stay away from area. More information to follow when available.

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UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

Off-campus robbery with a weapon at Lakeland Rd and Rhode Island Ave. Stay away from area. More information to follow when available.

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UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Last Update

This is the last message for the off-campus robbery with a weapon at Lakeland Rd and Rhode Island Ave. The Prince George's County Police Department continues to investigate. Officers will continue to patrol the area. If you see something, say something.

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UMD Advisory: Follow-Up to Today’s Incident

On December 4, 2024, at approximately 12:51 p.m., an armed carjacking was reported the University of Maryland Police Department that occurred by the Manokin Building, which is located at 5801 University Research Court, by River Road. This prompted a series of UMD text alerts to be sent to our university community. After conducting additional interviews with the victim back at the Pocomoke Building, our investigators learned that the incident that was initially…

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UMD ALERT: Armed Carjacking UPDATE

Police are on scene. A suspect armed with a knife exited a SUV and approached an occupied blue sedan. The suspect pulled the victim out of the vehicle, entered the blue sedan and left. The SUV and blue sedan were last seen traveling towards Kenilworth Ave. Stay away from the area. More information to follow when available.

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UMD ALERT: Armed Carjacking

An armed carjacking reported by the Manokin Building (University Research Ct/ River Rd). Stay away from the area. More information to follow when available.

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UMD ALERT: Last Update

This is the last update for the armed carjacking by the Manokin Building (University Research Ct/ River Rd). No injuries reported. We are continuing to investigate. Officers will continue to patrol the area. If you see something, say something.

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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: University of Maryland…

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UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off Campus Robbery (Weapon Implied)

An off-campus robbery (weapon implied) reported in the 4600 block of Drexel Road. Stay away from the area. More information to follow when available.

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