UK Police Department Issues Crime Bulletin for Armed Robbery Near Campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2014) — In the interest of safety, University of Kentucky Police Department has issued a Crime Bulletin for the UK community:

At approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, an armed robbery was reported to have occurred on the north sidewalk of East Maxwell Street, across from the Max Kade German House and Cultural Center. The male victim was walking along East Maxwell Street when three unidentified male suspects with handguns approached the victim and demanded his wallet and cellphone. After turning over his cell phone, the victim was struck with a handgun by an unidentified suspect, causing minor injuries. 

All three suspects fled north, away from campus. The first suspect is described as a light-skinned black male in his late 20s wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, and glasses. The second suspect is described as a heavyset light-skinned black male in his late 20s with hazel eyes. The third suspect was described as a light-skinned black male in his late 20s wearing a grey shirt. UK Police officers searched the area and were unable to locate the suspects. 

University of Kentucky Police Department has issued this Crime Bulletin for the UK Community in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact UK Police at (859) 257-8573 or Lexington Division of Police at (859) 258-3600.

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.
• Whenever possible, 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.