UK Police Issue Crime Bulletin After Robbery Report Near Campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2018) —  The University of Kentucky Police Department issued the following UK Crime Bulletin, Monday, Sept. 17.

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

It has been reported that at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018, a robbery occurred on the sidewalk between Two Keys Tavern and Tin Roof.  The two victims reported that they left Two Keys Tavern and were attacked by three individuals on the sidewalk.  In the attack, the victims sustained minor injuries and several items were taken.  The suspects were described as a black male, approximately 5’6” with a thin build and shaved head, wearing a light colored polo; a black male, approximately 6’5” with dreadlocks, wearing a light blue polo; and a Hispanic female. 

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 Lexington Police Department, the investigating agency, 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:

• Download and use the LiveSafe app and report any suspicious activity. 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.