The University of Memphis sent out just the fifth safety alert of the semester on April 7th at 12:40 a.m. to students, faculty and staff. It was reported as an attempted robbery an hour and ten minutes after the initial crime took place.
At around 11:30 p.m. two individuals were walking on Mynders between Highland and Brister. This area is considered off campus, but is a high traffic area for students.
A man approached the two individuals with a small, dark colored handgun demanding money. When the two individuals informed the assailant that they had no money, he fled south through an apartment complex. There were no injuries.
The attempted robber was described as African-American, in his late 20’s and had short natural hair. He was clean-shaven, of medium complexion, approximately 5'8” and was of medium build. He was also wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and a black baseball cap.
The University Police Department and Memphis Police Department are working together to investigate this incident. If you have any information for the Memphis Police Department they can be contacted at 901-545-2677 (545-COPS).
The campus police can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously through the campus police’s website if you have any information pertaining to this or any other incident that the police should look into.
If you would like a police escort at night the campus police do provide a service from dusk until dawn. They can be reached by calling 901-678-4663. Law students can request an escort from the security desk.
Additionally, the University Police can be reached at 901-678-4357 (678-HELP). The University Police are encouraging students to program that number into their cellular phones or put the number on their “speed dial” for quick access in case of an emergency. You can also sign up for TigerText emergency alerts online.
