NBPD investigates 3 separate robberies in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is currently investigating three different robberies that all reportedly occurred yesterday within the same hour in New Brunswick, according to a University-wide email alert.

In the first incident, four male perpetrators reportedly approached the victims, who are affiliated with the University, yesterday at approximately 1:04 a.m. on Hartwell Street near Hamilton Street.

The perpetrators brandished a handgun and removed valuable items from the victims before fleeing in a silver SUV, according to the email. The victims were uninjured during this incident.

The second robbery took place yesterday at approximately 1:21 a.m. on Delafield Street in the area of Courtland Street.

The victim, who is affiliated with the University, was reportedly approached by three male perpetrators. The perpetrators brandished a handgun and delivered a single punch to the victim’s face in an unsuccessful attempt to steal a valuable item, according to the email.

The perpetrators then fled the area via an older model dark gray minivan. The victim, who received a minor injury during the incident, declined further medical attention at the scene.

The third incident occurred on the same day at approximately 1:29 a.m on Prospect Street in the area of Somerset Street. The victim, who is unaffiliated with the University, reported that he was approached by two male perpetrators, according to the email.

The perpetrators reportedly brandished a knife and removed several items of value from the victim before fleeing the area on foot. The victim was uninjured during the incident.

The description of the perpetrators of all three incidents remains limited at this time, and police patrols have been increased in the areas of the incidents, according to the email.

Anyone with information regarding the incidents or who may have been in any of the areas at the time should contact the NBPD. 

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) reminds students to stay alert to people and surroundings, avoid isolated or dark areas and report suspicious activity to the police immediately.

The RUPD also reminded students that they provide escorts to vehicles, campus residence locations and the University’s transit system for students and faculty upon request.