West Bank Theft & Assault
Just before 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 12, 2007, a female was walking outside of the Rarig center on the University of Minnesota's West Bank. She was approached from behind by a male who demanded that she
give him her iPod. He attempted to grab it from her, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect punched the victim, retained the iPod, and fled towards 19th Avenue South.
The suspect was described by the victim as a male, between the ages of 16 and 25. He had a medium build and was between 5' 02" and 5' 06" tall. He had a darker complexion, and was possibly of East African descent. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. He had short hair and was clean shaven.
The University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) is investigating the incident, and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspect. If you have information, please call 612-624-COPS (2677).
The UMPD would like to remind those on campus that the Security Monitor escort service is available and free of charge by calling 612-624-WALK (9255). We discourage the use of in-ear listening devices while walking or jogging in public areas, and encourage pedestrians to remain alert to their surroundings instead.
--Greg Hestness, Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and University Police Chief