Release Date: November 29, 2010 This content is archived.
UB Police report that a male student was robbed at gunpoint at 6:29 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, in the vicinity of Hayes Annex on the South Campus. Suspect was described as a black male, 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, approximately 21 years old, wearing baggy gray jeans and a blue NAPA racing jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. Suspect displayed a silver handgun, demanded the victim's wallet and cell phone, and was last seen heading toward Main Street from Main Circle. The student was unhurt.
UB Police have increased patrols on the UB South Campus for the remainder of the semester.
Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation should call UB Police at 645-2222.
UB Police remind members of the campus community to stay alert to their surroundings and always travel with other people. When possible, use the Anti-Rape Task Force escort program or other UB transportation services. Call 829-2584 for escort program information, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to the program's website at www.healtheducation.buffalo.edu.
Updates will be posted as necessary to www.emergency.buffalo.edu.
John Della Contrada
Vice President for University Communications
521 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Tel: 716-645-4094 (mobile: 716-361-3006)
dellacon@buffalo.edu
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