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CRIME ALERT: University of Michigan DPS

Alert ID:	2009-5 / U-M DPS
Date of Incident:	June 7, 2009, about 10:57 a.m.
Location:	Southeast corner of Diag between Shapiro Undergraduate Library and the West Hall arch
Offense:	Purse Snatching
Summary:	(updated on Jun 10 2009 13:30) CANCELED - suspect arrested. (updated on Jun 07 2009 12:30) A student was walking northwest on the Diag from the West Hall arch when she was approached by an unknown man. He asked her what time it was and where she was going. Then he grabbed her purse off her shoulder. After a brief struggle, he fled with her purse southbound on foot. She was not injured.
Suspects:	1: Black male in his late 20s, about 5'9" with a "fit" build, wearing a black bandana on top of his head, a black shirt with white block letters on the front and black pants.

If you have any information:

Please contact U-M DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) at (734) 763-1131 or dial 9-1-1

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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