Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Howard University Department of Public Safety (DPS) are investigating an armed robbery reported in the 2400 block of 6th Street NW.

A complainant reported being assaulted at gunpoint by an African American male, 6'1" with locked hair and wearing all black clothing, who forcibly took a laptop and keys inside of a first-floor bathroom in a nearby building. The suspect fled onto Georgia Ave., where the bookbag was retrieved immediately following the assault. 

Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact the 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 the 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.