Security Alert

August 2, 2007

SUSPECT #1:   African American male, approximately 6 feet in height, 20 to 25 years old, approximately 170 pounds, bald headed, dark skin complexion, wearing a dark grey sweat shirt and baggy blue jeans.

SUSPECT #2:    African American male, approximately 6 feet 3 inches in height, 20 to 25 years old, approximately 170 pounds, braided hair style, wearing white baggy shirt and blue baggy jeans.

WEAPON:      Unknown color, lock blade knife

VEHICLE:     None

SYNOPSIS:    At approximately 8:30 p.m., Monday July 30, 2007, the complainant was leaving the Houston Science Center through the south doors when he observed Suspect #1 and Suspect # 2 sitting on the concrete block south of the building. The complainant walked passed the suspects, walking through the wooded area towards Cullen Street. The two suspects ran toward the complainant. Suspect #1 held a knife towards the complaint’s side ordering the complainant to not move. Suspect # 1 reached in the back pocket of the complainant and took his wallet. Both suspect left the area on foot, running into campus towards the Science Buildings.

If you have any information concerning this incident please contact the University of Houston Police Department of Public Safety at 713-743-3333. For information on crime prevention strategies, please visit our prevention tips page.

As with any emergency situation, if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.