In compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the University Police Department at Buffalo State is notifying the campus community of a reported strongarm robbery occurring in Porter Hall Tuesday afternoon, October 23.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., a resident student reported that he was the victim of a strongarm robbery while in his room in Porter Hall. No weapon was displayed. Two suspects, along with three accomplices, robbed him of his cell phone and a backpack. A second person in the room was robbed of a cell phone and backpack as well. Neither victim was injured. The suspects fled the residence hall and campus.
The two primary suspects are described as follows:
Suspect 1 is a black male, 18-22 years of age, 5’8” tall, 170 pounds, wearing an olive green sweat suit;
Suspect 2 is a black male 18-22 years of age, average height and weight, wearing a dark jacket and pants, and tan boots.
If you have any information that may be of assistance to investigators, you are encouraged to call the University Police anonymous tip line at (716) 878-3166 or the campus UPD phone number at (716) 878-6333.
Today’s robbery was targeted, unrelated to last week’s robbery, and does not present an on-going threat to the campus community.
The University Police Department at Buffalo State is committed to transparency and keeping the campus informed. UPD reminds all members of the campus community to be aware of their surroundings at all times. In addition, resident students are again reminded not to admit anyone but their own visitors into the residence halls, don’t leave residence hall doors ajar, and keep your room door locked when you leave. Additional personal safety tips are available on the UPD website: http://police.buffalostate.edu/safety-measures.
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