UK Police Department Issues Crime Bulletin
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2012) ― In the interest of safety, the University of Kentucky Police Department has issued the following Crime Bulletin for the UK community following the report of a robbery on campus:
At approximately 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, a robbery occurred in the sidewalk area of Complex Drive near the Johnson Student Recreation Center on the University of Kentucky campus. The victim, a female UK student, was approached by one unknown male subject. He reportedly took the victim’s cell phone from her hand without causing any injury. No weapons were seen or implied during the course of the crime.
The suspect is described as a thin black male with short hair, approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’ tall, and wearing a gray T-shirt with red lettering and khaki shorts. The suspect was last seen running up the steps toward the Kirwan-Blanding Complex on south campus.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact UK Police at (859) 257-8573.
The University of Kentucky values a safe community for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In the interest of promoting a safe and secure campus environment, UK Police offer the following safety precautions:
• If you see something, say something. For emergencies, call 911.
• Carry a cell phone to be able to call for help in emergencies.
• Do not travel alone after dark; walk with a friend or with a group.
• Whenever possible, look out for your friends when you go out together; walk together and make sure that everyone gets home safely.
• Request a FREE SAFECATS student safety escort or coordinate after-hours on-demand bus service during the fall and spring semesters by calling (859) 257-SAFE(7233).
• Park in well-lit areas when possible.
• Turn over any requested items (purse, wallet, etc.).
• Make statements with authority – “BACK-OFF! STOP! NO-WAY!” You deserve to be respected.