Georgetown University

Public Safety Alert: Robbery by Force in Glover Park

On Thursday, September 4, 2008, a complainant reported to DPS that on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, while walking in the 3900 block of W Street, NW, between 8:30pm and 9:00pm, an unknown male approached her from behind. He placed his right forearm around her throat, told her "Don't Say Anything," and choked her to the point of unconsciousness. The victim further reported that upon regaining consciousness, she discovered that she was lying on the sidewalk and that the suspect had stolen her backpack and fled. The victim contacted the Metropolitan Police Department and a report of the incident was made.

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: September 03, 2008

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: Public property

Address: 3900 block of W Street, NW

Incident type: Robbery

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Thursday, September 4, 2008, a complainant reported to DPS that on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, while walking in the 3900 block of W Street, NW, she was choked and robbed of her backpack sometime between 8:30 - 9:30PM.

On Thursday, September 4, 2008, a complainant reported to DPS that on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, while walking in the 3900 block of W Street, NW, between 8:30pm and 9:00pm, an unknown male approached her from behind. He placed his right forearm around her throat, told her "Don't Say Anything," and choked her to the point of unconsciousness. The victim further reported that upon regaining consciousness, she discovered that she was lying on the sidewalk and that the suspect had stolen her backpack and fled. The victim contacted the Metropolitan Police Department and a report of the incident was made.

Victim(s):The victim sustained scratches on the back of her right hand and on the tops of her feet, along with a sore throat.

Victim(s) status:The victim was not hospitalized.

Witness description of suspect(s):Suspect is male, of large build and wearing a long sleeved shirt. No further details were provided.

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.