A Message From SU

On October 12, 2009 at approximately 6:30 pm, two Salisbury University students were followed by subjects in a vehicle, as the students walked from Burger King on S. Salisbury Blvd to campus. Three men exited the vehicle on Lorecrop drive and chased the students, who ran to the TETC building. One of the students dropped a cell phone while fleeing, which was picked up and stolen by one of the men who were giving chase.

The suspect vehicle was described as a teal in color Ford Taurus, with tinted rear windows, and Maryland registration plates.

The vehicle was occupied by four African-American men and one African-American female, described as follows:

Female: Light gray or white hooded zip-up sweatshirt over a black shirt, and black jeans
Male #1: Approximately 5’7”, medium build, late teens to early twenties, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Male #2: Light gray or white hooded zip-up sweatshirt over an orange shirt, and dark jean pants.
Male #3: Approximately 5’7”, medium build, late teens to early twenties black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Male #4: Approximately 5’7”, medium build, late teens to early twenties black hooded sweatshirt and jean pants.

Anyone who may have information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury University Police Department: (410) 543-6222; or, report anonymously to Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore: (410) 548-1776.

The following personal safet y tips apply wherever one resides. Taking precautions may lessen the likelihood of becoming a victim. Increasing awareness of crime prevention techniques may decrease the opportunity for a person to commit a criminal offense against you.

If you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus or to nearby off-campus locations during the hours of darkness, call University Police for an escort (410-543-6222).

Basic Personal Safety Tips:

1. Stay alert. You are your own best protection.
2. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes your feel uneasy, use your cell phone to call 911 for police assistance.
3. Do not walk or jog alone after dark. Walk in groups, there is safety in numbers.
4. Walk in well-lit areas and stay near the curb, away from alleys, entry ways and bushes where someone could be hiding.
5. Avoid short cuts. Walk where there are other people present.
6. Let a family member or friend know your destination and estimated time of arrival.
7. Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace. Make eye contact with everyone you pass. Don't talk to strangers.
8. Wear clothing and shoes that give you freedom of movement. Avoid carrying a purse or too many items.
9. If you are being followed when walking, change directions, vary speed. Go to a well-lit area where there are other people. If followed by someone in a car, turn and walk in the other direction. Record the license number.
10. ;Report any suspicious activity or crimes to your local police department.

Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious person to the police department immediately. If possible, use a cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the subject(s).

Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police