UCPD would like to alert the campus community of a series of armed and strong arm robberies most of which have occurred on the south side of campus since August 1, 2006.   The robberies have generally occurred after dark and the victims were of various ages and affiliations, both male and female, traveling alone and in groups of two or more.  Many of the robberies occurred on or near Dwight Way between Fulton and Dana.  UCPD and BPD have coordinated their efforts and increased patrols in this area.   Please go to UCPD’s crime alert web site for specific information on these robberies: http://police.berkeley.edu/crimealerts/2006/index.html

UCPD cautions people to be alert and use common sense:

• Walk with one or more companions whenever possible.
• Plan the safest route to your destination, even if it means taking a longer route.
• Choose well-lighted busy streets and avoid vacant lots or deserted areas.  See the Night Safety map for night-time walking routes (police.berkeley.edu/PDFs/NightMap.pdf).
• Carry a cell phone pre-programmed with emergency numbers:  UCPD (510-642-3333);  BPD (510- 981-5911).
• Call the Police as soon as you have been victimized or if you see anything suspicious as soon as you feel safe to do so.  The sooner the police are aware of a crime the greater the chance the offender will be apprehended.