SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS: 

1. A medium build black male, 6”1” to 6’2” tall, between the ages of 18-25, approximately 175 to 180 pounds, wearing a black shirt, dark blue jean shorts, a black ball cap, with a red bandana covering his face.
2. A medium build black male, approximately 5’11” tall between the ages of 18-25, approximately 190 to 200 pounds, wearing a black shirt, dark blue jean shorts, a black ball cap, with a blue bandana covering his face.
3. Unknown description (driver of the vehicle).

WEAPON: 

1. A black small frame semi-automatic pistol with an orange muzzle tip (possibly an Airsoft pistol).
2. 2. An unknown make/model/color pump shotgun. 

 VEHICLE:  An unknown make/model/year; older model white four door sedan (unknown license plate).

SYNOPSIS:  On Monday July 26, 2010 at approximately 1:50 am, a UH student was robbed at gunpoint by two unidentified black male suspects.  The complainant was walking to his residence in the Calhoun Lofts from the Bayou Oaks apartment complex.  The complainant stated that as he walked, he noticed an older model white sedan pass him on several occasions, without stopping.  The complainant stated that after he arrived at the Calhoun Lofts complex he was approached by suspect number one, who displayed a black small frame semi-automatic pistol and told him to lie on the ground.

The complainant stated that suspect number two approached him from behind and “racked” what he believed to be a shotgun, and also told him to get on the ground.  The complainant stated that after hearing the sound of the shotgun racking, he got down on his knees and looked behind him and saw that suspect number two was indeed holding a shotgun.  The complainant stated that he then pulled out his wallet and showed the suspects the inside of his wallet and stated that he did not have any money.  The complainant stated that suspect number one took his wallet and looked inside, and after seeing there was no money in it, threw the wallet on the ground and both of the suspects fled the area to a waiting vehicle on Calhoun Rd. and entered into the passenger side of the vehicle, at which time the vehicle left the area heading south bound on Calhoun.  The complainant was not injured in the incident.  The case is being actively investigated by UHDPS, if you have any information concerning this incident please call UHDPS at (713) 743-3333.

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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