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CRIME ALERT: University of Michigan DPS

Alert ID:	2009-20 / AAPD
Date of Incident:	Oct. 31, 2009, about 2:17 and 2:19 a.m.
Location:	Two incidents next to campus - #1 - Packard at Division (west of South Quad) #2 - South Division at East Jefferson (one block north)
Offense:	Unarmed Robbery
Summary:	(updated on Oct 31 2009 16:09) As told to the Ann Arbor Police -- in the first incident, a student was walking toward campus with a friend, when an unknown man approached from behind and grabbed her purse from her shoulder. A few feet ahead, he dumped the purse contents and took a few items before fleeing on foot. In the second incident a couple of minutes later, a student was walking alone, when an unknown man approached from behind, pushed her to the ground, took her purse and fled on foot. No weapons were seen or implied.
Suspects:	1: White male, 21 years, 5' 6" with thin build and short, straight brown hair, wearing a grey fleece jacket. 2: White male, 22-28 years, 5' 10" with medium build, dark brown hair and clean shaven, wearing a black t-shirt.

If you have any information:

Please contact U-M DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) at (734) 763-1131 or dial 9-1-1
or the ANN ARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org

Remember:

If you see a suspect, do not approach--call police.
Always keep your doors locked, even while at home.
Look assertive and be aware of your surroundings.
Be aware that your risk increases in secluded and isolated areas.
Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible.
Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feeluncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.
Have your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle or residence.
If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergencyphone or call 9-1-1 from any phone (no coins need for 9-1-1 calls).
Confidential TIP line 1-800-863-1355.

For status updates to this posting, check the DPS website regularly:
http://police.umich.edu

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