This Incident Occured Off-Campus
On Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at approximately 5:39 p.m. UHDPS responded to 3730 Scott Street (Burger King) to assist the Houston Police Department in their response to a reported robbery. The suspect is a black male, 6’0”, 230 lbs, wearing black pants, a black t-shirt, and a black baseball cap with possibly an orange logo and a black doo-rag covering his face. The suspect walked into the restaurant and walked up to the counter. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect left the Burger King and fled on foot, heading west away from campus on Cleburne Street.
SAFETY TIPS:
Confrontations can occur without provocation, through no fault of your own. When such confrontations do occur, there are some actions you can take:
- BE ALERT!!
- Be cautious when approached by an unknown person on the street, even the nicest person can have ill intent.
- Remain as calm as possible.Your own initiative and clear thinking are your best defenses.
- The University has more than 70 Emergency call boxes placed strategically around campus, use them! The call goes directly to the UHDPS Dispatch Center.
- Report the incident. Call the police immediately and report what has happened. Call (713) 743-3333 or 911.
- Do not walk alone, if at all possible walk in groups.
- Try to notice details. This can allow you to provide the police with detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved.
- If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color or any other identifying features.
Updates to this alert and past alerts will be posted at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/1093/21522/.
You may contact the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at police@uh.edu
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to be alert and to be cautious of their surroundings on and away from campus.
In any emergency situation, or if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe and your role in preventing crime, please visit the website of the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at www.uh.edu/police.
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