Strong armed robbery
The following e-mail was sent by the Winthrop police across the Winthrop campus today:
To:
From: Chief Frank Zebedis
Nature of Crime: Attempted Strong Armed Robbery
Date: 09-14-2006
Place: In Front of Sims Building
Time: 12:30am
Please be advised a female student was standing in front of the Sims building when she observed an older model gold colored Chevy Caprice Classic drive past. The vehicle then drove past a second time. Shortly after the second pass, the student was approached by a black male and black female. The male subject was described as 18-23 years of age, 5′ 09″ 150lbs. wearing a dark colored shirt and pants. The suspect also had something on his head. The female subject was described as 17-22 years of age, 5′ 05″ 120lbs. wearing a black zipper jacket, blue jeans, and her hair was in a pony tail.
Suspects engaged in conversation with victim. During the conversation, the male subject grabbed victim’s purse and attempted to pull it off of her arm. Victim began to scream and the suspects fled on foot towards Founders Lane.
Immediately following the incident, a witness observed a gold Chevy Caprice Classic leaving the area with its headlights off.
Campus Police is investigating this incident. If anyone has information on this case or the suspects, please contact Campus Police at Ext. 3333.
Please be vigilant at all times, aware of your surroundings, especially at night, and know where the closest emergency call box on campus is located. Please call Campus Police immediately (X3333) if you observe any suspicious person or activity.
