Security Information

SP#6

SPRING 08-6

Homewood Campus

OFF-CAMPUS

Attempt Purse Snatch

 3000 Blk. Guilford Avenue

(3 blocks southeast of campus)

APRIL 26, 2008 11:26 PM

On April 26th at 11:26 PM, a non-affiliated female was walking alone when a male came up behind her, knocked her to the ground, and attempted to take her purse.  The victim held on to her purse at which time the suspect fled south on Guilford Avenue then east on E. 29th Street.  Nothing was taken.  No injuries.  Baltimore Police responded.  Investigation continuing.

Description of Suspect:

Black male, large build, wearing a black coat and black pants
    • If you have any information regarding this incident please call JHU Campus Safety and Security at 410-516-4600 or Northern District Police at 410-396-2455.
    • When walking be aware of your surroundings. If a stranger attempts to engage you in conversation cross the street or enter an open business establishment. When confronted by a robber it is better to relinquish property than to risk serious injury.

 

Timely and accurate crime reporting is critical to crime prevention.
Report all criminal incidents promptly to the Campus Safety and Security department or other security authority.
Program the Security Department's phone numbers into your cell phone.

 

Issued 4-28-08
Campus Safety and Security Department
Johns Hopkins University

Security Office 410-516-4600

Emergency  Phone Nos.

Shriver Hall, room 14.

On Campus           6-7777

Escort Services 410-516-8700

Off campus                911