Oakland University
Sunday, December 7, 2008

OU ALERT: Attempted robbery

Posted: Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, 1:10 p.m.

A composite sketch of the subject in last night's attempted purse snatching has been posted in buildings throughout campus.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) at 911 from campus phones, or (248) 370-3333 from off-campus or cell phones.

Posted: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, 8:32 p.m.

This evening, a female student was approached by a male subject who attempted to steal her purse. At the time, the victim was outside between 3000 and 4000 University Student Apartments (USA). 

The subject is described as a black male, approximately 23 years old, with a dark complexion and a goatee. Subject is approximately 6' tall and 200 pounds, wearing a blue or black knit hat, a blue raincoat, and blue jeans. 

The subject escaped on foot in an unknown direction without the victim's purse. The victim sustained no injuries.

A composite sketch of the subject is being prepared, and it will be posted by OUPD and University Housing in residence facilities on campus shortly.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) at 911 from campus phones, or (248) 370-3333 from off-campus or cell phones. 
This evening, a female student was approached by a male subject who attempted to steal her purse. The victim sustained no injuries. A composite sketch of the subject is being prepared, and it will be posted by OUPD and University Housing in residence facilities on campus shortly. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) at 911 from campus phones, or (248) 370-3333 from off-campus or cell phones. 

Created by Michelle Moser (strunge@oakland.edu) on Sunday, December 7, 2008
Modified by Michelle Moser (strunge@oakland.edu) on Monday, December 8, 2008
Article Start Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008