SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS: Black male in his mid-twenties,  medium build with a dark complexion and no facial hair. Suspect was wearing a black baseball cap partially obscuring his face and a dark long-sleeve shirt or jacket.

WEAPON: small black semi-automatic pistol

VEHICLE: White two door car, unknown model, described as likely domestic, with no license plate. Vehicle had damage to the front right side.

SYNOPSIS:  On Friday, April 3rd 2009 at approximately 11:55pm a student walking north along Calhoun Blvd in the 5000 block was approached by the suspect, who drove up to the complainant with the subterfuge of asking for directions. The suspect then displayed a small black semi-automatic pistol and demanded the complainants wallet. The complainant complied and the suspect drove away south on Calhoun. The complainant was not injured. This incident is under active investigation. If you saw or have any information regarding this incident please call UHDPS at 713-743-3333.

SAFETY TIPS:

Confrontations can occur without provocation, through no fault of your own.  When such confrontations do occur, there are some actions you can take:

• BE ALERT!!
• Be cautious when approached by an unknown person on the street, even the nicest person can have ill intent.
• Remain as calm as possible.Your own initiative and clear thinking are your best defenses.
• The University has more than 70 Emergency call boxes placed strategically around campus, use them! The call goes directly to the UHDPS Dispatch Center.
• Report the incident. Call the police immediately and report what has happened. Call (713) 743-3333 or 911.
• Do not walk alone, if at all possible walk in groups.
• Try to notice details. This can allow you to provide the police with detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved.
• If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color or any other identifying features.

Updates to this alert and past alerts will be posted at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/1093/21522/.

You may contact the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at police@uh.edu  

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to be alert and to be cautious of their surroundings on and away from campus.

In any emergency situation, or if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe and your role in preventing crime, please visit the website of the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at www.uh.edu/police.

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