Strong-Arm Robbery Near Campus

On Sept. 24, 2007 the Arcata Police Department received a report that a strong-arm robbery occurred on LK Wood Boulevard north of campus. At about 10:10 p.m. the victim was walking on LK Wood Boulevard near Pacific Court when a male subject approached him, threatened physical harm, and demanded that he hand over personal property. Two other males were following on foot close behind when the robbery occurred and appeared to be involved.

The suspect is described as a white male, adult in his early 20's, 6'2", 200 pounds, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. The other two males were described as wearing dark hooded sweatshirts.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Arcata Police Department at 822-2428 or UPD at 826-5555. Anonymous tips may be accepted by phone or at UPD’s website, hsupd@humboldt.edu.

All members of the campus community are encouraged to always take reasonable precautions including:

• Be aware of your surroundings
• Use the buddy system when walking on campus, especially after dark
• Call UPD at 826-5555 if you need an escort on campus
• Report suspicious activity; use a blue light phone and push “Help”