Georgetown University

Public Safety Announcement: Armed Robbery near 34th & Prospect Streets

At 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008, a complainant reported to DPS that while walking alone at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the vicinity of 34th & Prospect Streets, NW, he was approached by a black male armed with a knife. The suspect held the knife to the back of the complainant's neck and ordered him to give up his money. The complainant complied with the suspect's demand. The suspect then fled on foot in the direction of 34th and M Streets. MPD responded following notification by DPS.

The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Incident

Date: May 10 2008

Time: 2:30 AM

Location: Non-campus, West Georgetown

Address: 34th & Prospect Streets, NW

Incident type: Robbery

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 4:15 a.m., a complainant reported to DPS that he was robbed at approximately 2:30 a.m. near 34th & Prospect Streets by a man with a knife.

At 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008, a complainant reported to DPS that while walking alone at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the vicinity of 34th & Prospect Streets, NW, he was approached by a black male armed with a knife. The suspect held the knife to the back of the complainant's neck and ordered him to give up his money. The complainant complied with the suspect's demand. The suspect then fled on foot in the direction of 34th and M Streets. MPD responded following notification by DPS.

Victim(s):The complainant did not receive any physical injuries.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a black male, 6' tall, no facial hair, wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Safety Reminder

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:

  1. On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.

  2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.

  3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.

  4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.

  5. Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.

Georgetown University's Department of Public Safety (DPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to DPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to DPS and/or MPD.