CRIME ALERT: Two Armed Robberies in the Vicinity of 10th Ave & 13th and 14th Street South

Two robberies took place within the vicinity of the UAB Campus. It appears that the suspects may be the same in both offenses.  The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UABPD) and Birmingham Police Department (BPD) are working in concert to find and identify the suspects.

The 1st robbery occurred on Sunday, 8/14/2016, between the hours of 11:15 pm and 11:30 pm.  The individual presented to UAB Highlands Emergency Department for treatment after being robbed in the vicinity of 10th Ave South and 14th Street South.  Two unknown black males approached the victim’s vehicle, reached inside and stole his cellular phone.  The victim was injured.

The two suspects were dressed in black.  One of the suspects also was wearing a bandana and armed with a knife.  There are no other physical descriptions at this time. The suspects were last seen fleeing north on 14th Street South from 10th Avenue South.

The 2nd robbery occurred on Monday, 8/15/2016, at 1:52 am in the vicinity of 13th St South and 10th Ave South.  The suspects were reported as 2 black males, one wearing a black shirt and black hat, and armed with a handgun; unknown clothing description of the second suspect.   They were last seen fleeing northbound towards University Blvd on 13th Street.

The victims have no affiliation with UAB.  The Birmingham Police Department is investigating both cases.  The UAB Police Department is working alongside BPD to ensure the safety and security of our faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors.  

When you observe any suspicious persons or activities within the community, please contact the UAB Police Department immediately.  You can contact the UABPD at 205-934-4434 or the emergency number 205-934-3535.  Please be prepared to provide a detailed description of the event, activity or person you are reporting.

Safety Tips:
The Rave Guardian, is a personal safety mobile app and service available to anyone with a uab.edu email address.  The mobile app allows a user’s designated “guardians” or UABPD to provide a virtual safety escort.  The app also allows for direct emergency access to UABPD through which we can identify your location.  Users can also quickly report suspicious activity directly to UABPD.  For more information and downloading instructions, go to http://www.uab.edu/emergency/rave-guardian.  Please download this app today using your uab.edu email address.

‘For more Crime Prevention Tips and Awareness, please visit http://www.uab.edu/police/crime-prevention.

 CRIME ALERT: Off Campus Shooting

On 7/28/2016 at 6:36 a.m., two individuals were shot inside of a vehicle at 9th Court South and 8th Street South (Near Bessie Estelle Park).  The victims (non-UAB affiliates) were transported to UAB Hospital for treatment.  There is no suspect information at this time.  The Birmingham Police Department is actively working the crime scene.  There is no threat to the UAB Campus at this time.

Good Practices for Coping with an Active Shooter Situation
If you hear gunshots or are faced with a person that has a gun and is intent on hurting you, take immediate steps to protect yourself:
• Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers, at all times!
• Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit.
• If you are near an exterior exit, try to escape the building.
• If you are in a room with a door, immediately close the door, lock it or use heavy furniture to block the door.
• If you are in a hallway, get into a room and secure the door.
• Stay out of view. Turn off the lights. Get behind heavy furniture. Silence your cell phone.
• As a last resort, attempt to take the active shooter  down. When the shooter is at close range and you cannot flee, your chance of survival is much greater if you try to incapacitate him/her.
• CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO!

UAB B-Alert and www.uab.edu/emergency will provide information during emergencies.

Access Crime Prevention and Safety Brochures here: https://www.uab.edu/police/resources/crime-prevention-and-safety-brochures

When you see anything suspicious, contact the UAB Police Department at 205-934-4434 and 205-934-3535 (Emergency Number).

 

“See Something, Say Something, Do Something”

CRIME ALERT: Armed Robbery in the 600 Block of 20th Street South

On July 24, 2016 at 4:45 a.m. in the 600 block of 20th Street South, a female was robbed at gun point by four black males. All four males were armed. The victim’s cell phone was taken. The victim was not harmed and the suspects fled the scene in an older model Ford Taurus, tan in color. There is no physical description of the four suspects at this time, although they appeared to be in their early 20’s.

The UAB Police Department is investigating the crime.

Tips in the event you are involved in a robbery:

REMAIN CALM. DO NOT RESIST...
• Do not try to be a hero. Take no action that would jeopardize your own safety.
• Follow the robber's directions, but do not volunteer more than he asks for.
• Advise the robber of any unusual moves you must make. Assure him you will cooperate.
• If the robber used a hold-up note, try to retain it, and handle it as little as possible.
• If possible, activate an alarm only if you can do so safely without detection.
• MAKE MENTAL NOTES -- Make a mental note of the robber's race, age, height, sex, clothing, complexion, color of hair and eyes, etc. Note anything unusual about the robber, such as scars or tattoos.
• Note the number of accomplices and how they left the premises, direction of travel, type and color of the car and the license number.
• Note type, size and color of the weapon.
• Watch where the robber puts his or her hands or whether he or she touches anything. Fingerprints might be left behind.

AFTER THE ROBBERY...
• Call the police immediately after the robbery. The person who calls the police should be able to stay on the phone if the dispatcher requests that he do so.
• Lock all doors and ask all witnesses to remain until the officers arrive. If a witness must leave, obtain his or her name, address and telephone number.
• All witnesses should write down a description of the suspect. Do not discuss the robbery or compare notes about the robber's appearance with anyone.
• Protect the crime scene. Do not touch anything.
• If you were given a note by the robber, handle it carefully. Hold it by the edges so that any fingerprints that may be on the paper will not be smeared. Put it in a safe place and keep it for the police. This is an important piece of evidence.
• Be prepared to give police as much information as you possibly can.

When you see anything suspicious, contact the UAB Police Department at 205-934-4434 and 205-934-3535 (Emergency Number).