Columbia University

Department of Public Safety

SECURITY ----ALERT

ROBBERY

On September 2, 2007, at about 3:40 A.M., on W. 115 St. between Broadway and Riverside Drive, two female Columbia College students were approached by a male, brandishing a knife, who grabbed one of the females by the shoulder, and knocked the other female to the ground. The two females surrendered their bags containing personal property to the male, who then fled West on 115 St. eventually entering Riverside Park.

The male is described as Hispanic, 20-23 years, 5’8”-5’9”, 165 lbs., light complexion, long brown hair with braids, wearing a black or blue “t” shirt, denim shorts, with a black bandana over his face.

All members of the community are urged to take precautions when traveling at night, and report any suspicious activity to the Police at 911.

Please remember to use the Columbia University Shuttle and the Public Safety escort service when traveling in the evening. To schedule an escort dial 212-854-7233 (Safe).

If you have any information concerning this crime, contact Detective Lugo at the 26 Pct. Detective Squad at telephone #212-678-1350.

Brian Tesseyman

Investigator

Dept. of Public Safety

212-854-0377

September 2, 2007