Date/Time Occured
06/10/2020 at 10:15 PM
Specifics
At approximately 10:15 pm, a student reported that she parked her car in the 700 block of Heman Ave, near Clemens Ave. She exited her car and began walking to her apartment when she was approached by two subjects who demanded money. The student threw her keys on the ground and ran away. The 2 subjects grabbed her keys and drove off in her vehicle, last seen heading north on Leland Ave.
No weapons were used.
No injuries were reported.
Response
University City Police Department is investigating.
Precautions
Be alert to your surroundings. Do not sit in your car to text or use electronic devices, and be observant while walking. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a lighted area, a group of people, or business
Carry a whistle to summon help.
Be extra cautious if someone approaches you or your vehicle and asks for information or if someone asks to use your cell phone.
If you are confronted by a thief, give them what they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to the Police.
Consider using Metro’s public transportation system. For more information visit the Transportation Options page at transportation.wustl.edu.
Download the Noonlight Safety App.