Auto Theft - ADVISORY

The Howard University Department of Public Safety (HUDPS), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is investigating a reported stolen vehicle that occurred sometime between January 10 and January 12 from the Banneker parking lot.

The vehicle is described as a black, 2016 Toyota four-door Rav 4 with New Jersey license plates #T89NTW. A lookout has not been yet established in the investigation, but authorities solicit the support of the public in providing any information pertaining to the location of the car or potential suspects.

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Public Safety for Homecoming 2025

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Homecoming 2022 Safety Message

Welcome home to all returning Bison and to the greatest time of year for all students and especially our first-year students.

This will be our first celebration in several years without many public health restrictions we have observed to facilitate important events safely. Our family, friends, and guests will have substantial access to many of our buildings and virtually all areas of the open campus, in addition to our athletic complex and designated gathering areas.

Making memories safely should be the highest priority for everyone throughout the entire week.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. at 9th Street NW and Florida Avenue NW.  

A group of Howard University students was approached by a single suspect off campus at the King Gas Station, who demanded and took money and jewelry. The suspect used a handgun to strike one of the complainants in the face, who refused the demand. 

Crime Alert - Simple Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a simple assault report made near Georgia Ave NW and Fairmont Street NW at approximately 11:00 a.m. 

A Howard employee was walking in the area and was approached by a Black male, believed to be between 30-40 years old. The suspect asked the complainant if he was okay and struck him. The victim did not sustain any serious injuries and did not require immediate medical care. 

Crime Alert - Police Activity

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a report of gunshots near the Howard University main campus.

The incident was reported at approximately 1:48 a.m. near 5th and Hobart Streets, NW. At the time of this alert, no lookout, suspect descriptions, or injuries have been disclosed.

Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact DPS at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 1:55 am at 10th and W Street, NW.   

A lookout has been given for two black males wearing dark hoodies and armed with a handgun. The two men were last seen traveling north on 10th Street toward Florida Avenue, N.W. in a dark-colored Mercedes Benz with a Maryland tag with the letter L. No further description was provided.    

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 11:30 pm in the 2200 block of 8th Street, NW. A lookout has been ordered for two black males wearing dark clothes armed with a handgun. The two were last seen traveling southbound on 8th Street toward V Street N.W. in a dark-colored SUV. No further description was provided. 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.