CRIME ALERT BULLETIN
#08-001
01/01/08

The purpose of crime alert bulletins is to inform the USF St. Petersburg community of incidents or activities occurring in the community that may pose a threat to their safety and security.
ATTENTION:

AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND SIMPLE BATTERY

OCCURRED OFF CAMPUS: 6TH Avenue South near 3rd Street South
On Tuesday 01/01/08 at approximately 6:51 AM, a USF staff member was the victim of an automobile burglary and simple battery.  A white male approached the victim’s vehicle and starting yelling “Get out of that car” he then reached into the victim’s car and grabbed the victim.  The victim pushed the subject’s arms out of the car and rolled up his window.  The victim contacted the USF Police Department by cellular phone and the subject was arrested at the scene by USF Police and transported to the County Jail.

ALWAYS remember,
"Members of the campus community need to continually take precautions for their safety and protection."
Persons having information about ANY criminal incidents or who see ANY suspicious activity on campus, are encouraged to IMMEDIATELY contact the University Police at 873-4140.

This alert is made public in compliance with the Jeanne Clery (Campus Security) Act.