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The Fruitland Police Department is asking residents of Clyde, Hayward and Sheldon Avenues to be aware of unknown individuals in their neighborhoods. On 10/3/05 they investigated an assault that occurred in the 400 block of Clyde Avenue. At approximately 3:30 a.m. the suspect emerged from a wooded area and assaulted the victim with a knife in an apparent attempted robbery. The victim required several stitches. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fruitland Police Department at 410-548-2804 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Personal Safety Tips:
These personal safety tips, compiled by University Police, apply when on campus as well as in the Salisbury area or wherever one resides. The precautions may lessen the likelihood of becoming a victim. Increasing awareness of crime prevention techniques may decrease the opportunity for a person to commit a criminal offense.
- You are your own best protection.
- Keep your door locked at all times. Don’t unlock the door for strangers. Keep first floor windows locked.
- Walk in well-lit areas and stay near the curb, away from alleys, entryways and bushes where someone could be hiding.
- Do not walk or jog alone after dark.
- Avoid short cuts. Walk where there are other people present.
- Do not hitchhike or accept rides from strangers. If a driver asks you for directions, stay far enough away so that you cannot be pulled into the car. Do not pick up strangers.
- If you are being followed when walking, change directions, vary speed. Go to a well-lit area where there are other people. If followed by someone in a car, turn and walk in the other direction. Record the license number.
- Park your car in a well-lit area and lock the doors.
- If you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus or to nearby off-campus locations during the hours of darkness, call University Police for an escort (410-543-6222).
- Report any suspicious activity or crimes to your local police department.
Chief Ed Lashley
University Police
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