ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

October 19, 2009:  AACO# 2009-742041

On October 19, 2009, at approximately 12:10 PM the public safety officer at GBTC was approached by a college employee who stated the following: She was sitting on a bench outside of Maria D’s Sub Shop at 111 Crain Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD. She was approached by two male subjects. One of the subjects grabbed her purse, which she had laid beside her on the bench. Both subjects fled toward the Food Lion parking lot on foot. The employee was unharmed. The county police were contacted by public safety and are searching the area. 

Suspect information:  #1 black male, wearing beige hooded sweat shirt and dark blue jeans. 

                                    #2 black male, wearing dark blue shirt and dark blue jeans.

Some Crime Prevention Tips

·         Stay alert and tuned into your surroundings.

·         Walk with confidence – show that you’re aware and in control.

·         Trust your instincts. 

·         If something or someone makes you uneasy, get out or away and call public safety immediately.

·         Walk with a friend, whenever possible.

·         Don't leave your purse in your shopping cart or on a counter, even for a moment. Don't hang your bag on a stroller, either. Don't leave your purse or bag unattended on the chair or table beside you in a restaurant or library.  

·         Photocopy both sides of the important contents of your purse (credit cards, driver's license, etc.) and store the copy in a safe place at home. Should your purse or wallet get stolen, you'll have a record of your account numbers and whom to notify about them.

·         Most purse snatchers strike from behind the victim.

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CRIME ALERT

February 26, 2009: AACO# 2009-707448

On February 25, 2009, at approximately 5:26 PM public safety received a call from a female student who stated the following: She was at her vehicle in A lot on the Arnold campus when she was approached by a male subject who asked her for directions to Baltimore. The suspect showed her a map. As she was looking at it, he grabbed her buttocks. The victim went to get into her car but dropped her keys. When she bent down to get them, the suspect grabbed the victim’s breast. The victim told the suspect she was calling the police. The suspect ran to his vehicle and drove toward "West Campus". The victim walked to the Student Services building and called public safety. Public safety arrived in less than a minute. A search for the vehicle and suspect was negative. A description of the suspect and vehicle was given to the police department.

Suspect information: White male, 50 years old, 5’ 11", black hair balding, no facial hair, wearing tan khaki pants and dark maroon long sleeve sweater.

Suspect vehicle: Small black 4-door vehicle. No tag number available.

There were similar incidents on the parking lots during the fall semester.

If you have any information relating to this incident, please call public safety at 410-777-2440. 

Some Crime Prevention Tips

·     Walk with a friend, whenever possible.

·     Don’t fumble in your pocket or purse for your door key – have it in hand before you reach your car or home.

·     Stick to well – lighted, well traveled areas.

·     Call public safety for an escort.

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CRIME ALERT

November 17, 2008:  AACO# 2008-749060

On November 17, 2008, at approximately 3:30 PM public safety received an anonymous call from a female who stated the following:  At approximately 2:00 PM today, she was walking in D lot on the Arnold campus when she was approached by a male subject who asked her for directions to Rt. 70.  She gave him directions and the man attempted to put his hand down her pants.  She got into her vehicle and left the college.  She described the man as older with gray hair, tan complexion, wearing a white collared long sleeve shirt.  She did not see him get into any vehicle.

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