On 03/16/2023, at approximately 9:54 am, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on the sidewalk next to UC San Diego Health Medical Offices South (4168 Front St.) at approximately 9:00 am. The victim stated that the suspect approached from behind and attempted to take their purse. The victim was able to hold onto their purse and the suspect left the area. A photo of the suspect was captured shortly after the incident (see above):
- The suspect was described as male, approximately 5’-10” tall, average build, with short black hair.
- He was last seen wearing a black jacket, green shirt, blue jeans, and red socks
- At this time the suspect has been identified but their whereabouts are unknown.
- The report is currently under investigation.
If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or send an email to detective@ucsd.edu.
The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a robbery and is not necessarily related to this incident.
If you are a victim of a robbery:
- Your personal safety is more important than money or merchandise.
- Believe the robber if they say they have a gun, knife, or other weapons.
- Try to maintain a calm demeanor. Don’t make sudden moves or try to apprehend the suspect yourself. Concentrate on remembering a description of the suspect and when safe to do so, call or text the police immediately at 9-1-1.
- Assess the situation. Remember every situation is different; you are the only one who can decide the appropriate course of action.
- Seek medical attention as required.
- Consider contacting confidential campus support resources:
To help reduce the risk of being the victim of a robbery:
- Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.
- Think ahead. Thinking about your options ahead of time, and discussing them with others may help you make quick decisions under difficult circumstances.
- Call the UC San Diego Medical Center Security at (619) 543-3762 for medical center escorts, or CSO Escort at (858) 534-WALK while on the main campus, available daily from dusk to dawn.
- Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door. Avoid displaying and carrying large sums of money in public. Only carry the credit cards you need.
- Be careful with purses or wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. A purse snatcher could injure you. Keep wallets in an inside pocket.
- When using an ATM, have your ATM card ready and in your hand, as you approach the ATM. Be careful that no one can see you entering your pin and do not count or visually display any money you received from the ATM.
- Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.
What is this Notice?
This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.
