Date/Time Occured
09/06/2020 at 12:40 AM
Specifics
At approximately 12:40 am, a graduate student reported that he parked his car in the 800 block of Leeland Ave, near Vernon Ave. The student exited his vehicle and was approached by three subjects. One subject displayed a handgun while demanding his belongs. A second subject grabbed the student’s keys and then struck the student in the mouth. When the subject resisted, all three subjects ran off, dropping the student’s car keys.
Minor injuries were reported.
Response
University City 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 WashU Safe App.