Security Information

SP#8

SPRING 08-8

Homewood Campus

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

3000 Block Guilford Avenue

(3 blocks southeast of campus)

MAY 2, 2008 – 9:45 PM

A graduate student walking alone was approached by a group of seven to ten juveniles, 8-11 years old. One of the juveniles held his hand in his pocket as if armed and demanded money. The student began speaking French and pretended that she did not understand their demands.  The juveniles subsequently walked away from the victim and continued northbound on Guilford Ave. Nothing was taken. No injuries. No weapon displayed. Baltimore Police and campus officers searched the area to no avail. Investigation continuing.

 

Description of Suspects:

Seven to ten black male juveniles, 8-11 years old, wearing white shirts and blue jeans.  No further description.
  • If you have any information regarding this incident please call the Northern District Police - 410-396-2455 or JHU Campus Safety and Security - 410-516-4600.

·         Be aware of approaching groups of unfamiliar persons on the street and if their approach arouses your suspicions consider ways to avoid contact with the group. At night it is advisable to distance yourself from groups of older juveniles on the street. Students are encouraged to use the escort van service at night instead of walking.

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 5-5-08
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