UAlbany was advised by the Albany Police Department that two separate strong armed robberies of two University at Albany students occurred over the past weekend. These incidents did not occur either on campus or immediately adjacent to campus.
A male University at Albany student was the victim of a strong armed robbery by five unknown assailants. This occurred at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12 on lower Central Avenue in the city of Albany. The assailants are reported to be males between 18 and 20 years in age. No weapon was displayed.
In the second incident a female University at Albany student was the victim of a robbery by three unknown female assailants. The victim was punched about the head and body. This occurred at 2:11 a.m. on Sunday, November 14 on the 400 block of Morris Street in the city of Albany. The assailants are reported to be between 17 and 18 years in age. No weapon was displayed.
The Albany Police Department is investigating both incidents. We implore you to be vigilant about your personal safety, whether on or off campus. The following precautions are a reminder of some of the things you can do to be proactive concerning your safety:
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