UFPD

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

5/17/13 at 5:03pm: The Gainesville Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies that occurred in close proximity to the UF campus. The robberies were said to have occurred in the 900 block of SW 8th Ave. and the 900 block of SW 6th St.

It was reported that one robbery was commited by a black male, with a low haircut, sunglasses, black rosary type beads, white t-shirt, and black pants. This suspect was said to have been armed with a black handgun. During this incident, the suspect was accompanied by a second suspect. The second suspect was described as a white male, “buzz” type haircut, white t-shirt, unknown color shorts, and was carrying a pink backpack. The suspect in this incident was said to have traveled away from the scene on a bicycle.

The second robbery occurred a short time later. The suspect in that case fit the description of the black male described in the first incident. The suspect in that incident was not accompanined by anyone else.

A perimeter was established with units from both the Gainesville and University of Florida Police Departments but the suspects were not located. There is no additional information available at this time. If anyone has information pertaining to these incidents, please contact the Gainesville Police Department at 352.955.1818.

TIMELY WARNING

There are currently no active Timely Warnings at this time.

CURRENT CAMPUS/COMMUNITY SAFTEY NOTICE

Expecting a delivery?  Below are some tips to help you ensure the safety of your delivered parcels.

• Request your shipments to be Signature Required.
• Track the progress of your delivery.  Most shipping companies offer free online membership services that allow you to receive proactive delivery alerts, get the most up-to-date infomration about your home deliveries, or even schedule deliveries where and when it is convenient for you.
• If you know you will be unavailable for your delivery, contact the shipping company to request one of the following options:
  • Hold your package for pickup at a local operating facility.
  • Deliver your package to another address.
  • Deliver your package on a different day.
  • Return your package to the sender.
• Remember, if it is happening in your community, it is your business!  If you see someone taking a package from a doorstep, or if you observe anyone or aything else suspicious, contact the University of Florida Police Department immediately at (352) 392-1111.