Attempted Robbery (March 10, 2006)

On 3/8/06 at approximately 9:21 p.m. a Salisbury University student was approached by two unknown male subjects outside of the University Center Computer Lab. The student was assaulted while the subjects attempted to steal his wallet. A member of the University Police Student Patrol was nearby and responded to his calls for help. The subjects fled from the Dogwood parking lot in a small, dark color car that was last seen heading towards RT 13.

On 3/8/06 at approximately 9 p.m. Salisbury Police responded to Milford Street for a robbery that occurred near the University Park Clubhouse.
While walking towards her residence, a Salisbury University student was approached from behind by two unknown female subjects. The victim was struck in the head with a bottle and her book bag was stolen. A witness heard her screaming, chased the subjects and recovered the book bag. At this point, the witness realized he was being chased by three unknown male subjects who exited a car parked at Auto Zone. The witness returned to University Park.

It is believed both cases are related. If you have any information regarding these cases, contact University Police at 410-543-6222, Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

Please read the following crime prevention tips. The victims in both of these cases verbally alerted witnesses, who provided immediate assistance.  Also, report any suspicious activity or persons immediately to the police. If possible, use a cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the subject(s).

Street Robbery Tips:

1. Try to remain calm. Do not resist. Consider the robber dangerous.
2. In most cases, the robber only wants your valuables/money and is not there to hurt you.
3. Assume the robber is armed, even if you don't see a weapon.
4. If a weapon is displayed, consider it to be real and loaded.  Don't stare at it.
5. Do only what the robber tells you. If you don't understand, tell the robber.
6. Attempt to get a good, complete description of the robber.
7. Your main goal is to survive!
8. Don't fight back! The most effective self defense measures include running away, hiding and screaming.  More people will respond to someone yelling "FIRE" than "HELP".
9. Remember--your money can be replaced, your life can't. 

Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police