Communications


To: All Students, Faculty and Staff
From: Michael A. Gibson, Chief of Police <vpsa@virginia.edu>
Subject: Police report: Armed robbery on Grounds
Date: Feb. 19, 2007

This message is to alert you of an armed robbery that occurred on Grounds this past Friday evening in the E-3 parking lot, which is located at Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium. Such incidents are a regrettable reminder that criminal activity can occur on Grounds at relatively early hours. As always, please alert the police at 911 if you notice suspicious activities or individuals. If you have any information concerning this incident, please call the University Police at 924-7166 and ask to speak to a detective.

This particular incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 16, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Two men pointed handguns at the two victims, one a U.Va. professor and the other a student, and demanded their wallets. As the accosted individuals turned to leave after giving the men their wallets, one of the victims was struck in the back of the head and suffered a small abrasion. The assailants are described as black males, approximately 20 to 25 years old, wearing dark clothing.