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Crime Alert - Strong Armed Robbery

July 28, 2014

Loyola Community,

Campus Safety is writing to notify you of a strong-armed robbery that occurred on the corner of Sheridan and Columbia at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28.

The victim, a Loyola student, was walking to her residence from the Loyola CTA Red Line when she was stopped near the intersection of Columbia and Sheridan by a male subject who asked her for a dollar. The victim opened her wallet, and then the subject grabbed the wallet from her hand and removed all of the money. The subject then fled the area in a southerly direction towards the CTA Red Line.

A description of the subject is: male, approximately 18-22 years of age, 6’0”, black hair in a buzz cut. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants.

Anyone who may have information about this incident should contact Campus Safety at 773.508.SAFE.

Please also keep the following safety tips in mind.

  • Walk or jog with a friend whenever possible 
  • Stay alert and tuned-in to your surroundings 
  • Walk or jog in well-lit areas; stay away from alleys 
  • Do not listen to earphones while out alone, as this minimizes your ability to hear an approaching threat; it also advertises to a would-be thief that you may have a desirable item to steal
  • Tell someone where you are going and when you will return 

Sincerely,

Joseph J. Bogdalek

Deputy Chief, Campus Safety

July 28, 2014

Loyola Community,

Campus Safety is writing to notify you of a strong-armed robbery that occurred on the corner of Sheridan and Columbia at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28.

The victim, a Loyola student, was walking to her residence from the Loyola CTA Red Line when she was stopped near the intersection of Columbia and Sheridan by a male subject who asked her for a dollar. The victim opened her wallet, and then the subject grabbed the wallet from her hand and removed all of the money. The subject then fled the area in a southerly direction towards the CTA Red Line.

A description of the subject is: male, approximately 18-22 years of age, 6’0”, black hair in a buzz cut. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants.

Anyone who may have information about this incident should contact Campus Safety at 773.508.SAFE.

Please also keep the following safety tips in mind.

  • Walk or jog with a friend whenever possible 
  • Stay alert and tuned-in to your surroundings 
  • Walk or jog in well-lit areas; stay away from alleys 
  • Do not listen to earphones while out alone, as this minimizes your ability to hear an approaching threat; it also advertises to a would-be thief that you may have a desirable item to steal
  • Tell someone where you are going and when you will return 

Sincerely,

Joseph J. Bogdalek

Deputy Chief, Campus Safety