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UK Police Department Issues Crime Bulletin for Strong Arm Robbery on Campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 26, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Police Department has issued the following Crime Bulletin.

In the interest of safety, University of Kentucky Police Department has issued a Crime Bulletin for the UK community.

  • At approximately 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, a strong arm robbery was reported to have occurred in the area of Good Samaritan Hospital at South Limestone and Maxwell.  The female victim was smoking, when the unidentified suspect approached her from behind and pushed her to the ground and took her cell phone. The suspect fled the scene and was described as a black male, approximately 50 years old, 5’7”, thin build, with short hair and wearing a blue shirt.  The victim was not a student.

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.

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.
  • Download and use the LiveSafe Application
  • 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.