SECURITY NOTICE: Theft off campus | Vanderbilt Information

On Saturday, Sept. 14, VUPD was notified by the Metro Nashville Police Division of two off-campus robberies that occurred close to the Vanderbilt campus.

At 8:05 p.m. a strong-arm theft occurred at an off-campus location close to 16th Avenue and Grand Avenue. The male suspect approached the sufferer from behind and took her purse. The suspect was final seen touring on foot westbound on Grand Avenue within the route of campus.

At 8:30 p.m. an tried armed theft occurred in a car parking zone at 23rd Avenue North and West Finish. Three male suspects approached the sufferer’s automobile and started asking her questions and one of many suspects drew a gun. The suspects have been final seen touring on foot eastbound on Elliston Place towards downtown.

The victims in these incidents are NOT affiliated with Vanderbilt.

This Safety Discover is being issued to remind the Vanderbilt neighborhood:

• Keep away from remoted or darkish areas.
• If a stranger does strategy, preserve a distance and be observant; if they’re in a automobile, get the license plate quantity.
• Keep alert. Should you really feel uneasy, depart the world. Go to a protected location and notify VUPD.
• Report any suspicious individuals to VUPD. Be ready to explain the particular person as greatest as you’ll be able to.

Assets and help for college kids, college and employees:

The Vanderbilt College Police Division is obtainable to help you 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Should you want emergency help, name (615) 421-1911, or for non-emergency help, name (615) 322-2745.

The Mission Secure Middle provides a help line 24 hours a day, seven days per week, at (615) 322-SAFE(7233).

The Title IX and Scholar Discrimination Workplace will be reached at (615) 343-9004.

The College Counseling Middle (UCC) will be reached at (615) 322-2571.