Crime Alerts
**** Crime Alert-May 20th: On Campus Robbery****
On May 20, 2010, at 12:29 a.m. Morgan State University Police learned that at 12:24 a.m., May 20, 2010, an individual was robbed on campus in front of Baldwin Dormitory. The victim was sitting on the steps next to Rawlings when he was approached by the suspects. Suspect #1 displayed a hand gun and demanded the victim’s belongings. Both suspects then fled the area on foot across the Welcome Bridge toward the Quad. The victim was not injured in this incident.
Suspect #1: Black male, 5-7, 170 lbs, 16 - 20 years of age, black shirt, black pants and a black fitted baseball cap. No further description.
**** Crime Alert-May 19th: Off Campus Robbery****
On May 19, 2010, at 1:40 a.m. Morgan State University Police learned that at 12:30 a.m., May 19, 2010, two individuals were robbed at Court #6 Marble Hall Gardens. The victims stated that they were walking through the Northwood Plaza toward Marble Hall Gardens when the below suspects began to follow them as they passed the gas station. Once the victims got to Court #6 the suspects approached them. Suspect #1 displaying a handgun, demanded their belongings. The suspects then fled the area on foot through the rear gate toward Kelway Rd. The victims responded to Baltimore City N.E. District Station to report the incident.
Suspect #1: Black male, 5-2, dreads, wearing blue jeans, red baseball cap. No further description.
Suspect # 2: Black male, 6-2, dark complexion, black jacket, black baseball cap and book bag. No further description.
Suspect # 3: Black male, green hooddie. No further description.
Suspect #4: Black male, 6-1. No further
Crime Alerts are posted in an effort to make the Morgan State University Community aware of any situation that poses a potential threat to the safety and well-being of those who live, work, study and visit this campus. By keeping you aware of crimes occurring in your community the University Police hope to encourage you to become actively involved in crime prevention. Personal safety practices and knowledge are your best defense against crime. This alert has been approved by Chief Adrian J. Wiggins, Director of Police & Public Safety and is intended to promote safety on campus and comply, in part, with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990. For more information on campus crime and safety, please visit our web site at http://www.morgan.edu/msupolice
If anyone witnessed or has information about this crime, you can call the Morgan State University Police Department at 443-885-3103.
The University Police would like to remind everyone to be mindful of your surroundings and to increase your awareness of suspicious persons and situations. You are also reminded to avoid isolated areas on or near campus. Morgan State University Police regularly review and report crime alerts from other police agencies describing crime trends that may affect MSU community members while on or off campus. Being aware of crimes occurring in your community is one of your best defenses against becoming a victim.
