Crime Alert - Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed carjacking reported at approximately 5:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Sherman Ave., NW.

A lookout has been established for two to three Black men who approached the scene in a white Honda. They were last seen heading southbound on Sherman Ave. in a gray Toyota Prius with Virginia license plates #TVA2017. Preliminary details of the investigation suggest that the complainant and suspected individuals are not affiliated with Howard University.

If you have information about this incident, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.

The Howard University Department of Public Safety notifies the University community when crimes are reported that present a continuing threat to students, faculty, or staff in a manner consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

General Safety Tips:

• Avoid isolated and dark areas.     
• Carry your mobile phone and keep it accessible.  
• Do not use doors marked as fire exits, prop, or obstruct them for unauthorized access.     
• If you are approached, take note of the person’s appearance, clothing, and anything that will help to identify the subject.     
• Immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to the Howard University Police Department at 202-806-1100. Program this number into your mobile phone for quick access.