Two Suspects, One Armed With a Firearm, Rob Cal Poly Staff Member in the Early Hours of Thursday

Information from Cal Poly Humboldt:

This Timely Warning Bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and the purpose is to provide preventative information to the Campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime.

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Crime Information
Clery Crime Category: Robbery

Incident Date & Time: October 13, 2022, approximately at 2:20 am

General Location: on B Street, in front of Facilities Management

Suspect Descriptions:
White male adult, thin build, wearing blue bandana covering his face and dark clothing. He was not carrying a weapon;
Black male adult, approximately 5’8” to 6’2”, thin build, wearing a blue bandana covering his face, armed with a handgun;
Suspects are associated with a vehicle: a silver 4 door sedan with black driver side fender panel.

On October 13, at about 2:20 in the morning, the victim, a Cal Poly Humboldt staff member, was walking on B Street after completing his work. The suspects approached the victim in their vehicle, confronted him, and stole the victim’s personal property after threatening him with a handgun.  There is no immediate threat to campus.

Crime Prevention Tips
You can help prevent victimization by using the following general crime prevention tips:
Maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times.
Do not display large amounts of cash when paying for items.
When selling items online, set up a public meeting location to exchange goods.
Avoid inviting strangers into your home or your vehicle.

Additional Ways to Report Information
UPD: 707-826-5555 (5555 from any campus landline) or 9-1-1 (emergencies)
Rave Guardian app
Emergency blue light phones around the main campus
In person to the UPD front counter, a police officer, Community Service Specialist, or Public Safety Ambassador