NUPD Update Notification
At approximately 12:30pm today, the two suspects involved in the recent robbery attempts have been located off campus and placed under arrest by Brookline Police.
At 3:50pm (ET) on 9/19/2024, Update Sent via email
NUPD Timely Warning Notification
**UPDATE: The Northeastern University Police Department [NUPD] is working with the Boston Police Department in investigating a second attempted unarmed robbery that occurred at approximately 12:55pm. The second incident occurred at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Camden Street. The victim, a non-NU affiliate, reported that two male suspects attempted to pull off her necklace. The victim did not sustain any injuries and no items were taken by the suspects. The suspects fled the area, away from campus on a moped. The NUPD will continue increased patrols in area.
At 3:30pm (ET), Update Sent via email
The Northeastern University Police Department [NUPD] is working with the Boston Police Department in investigating an attempted unarmed robbery that occurred at approximately 9:00pm last evening. The incident occurred on the Gainsborough Street side of the Camden Footbridge. The victim, a Northeastern student, reported that a male suspect attempted to pull off her necklace and take her cell phone. The victim sustained minor injuries and no items were taken by the suspect. The suspect fled the area, away from campus on a moped.
The Boston Police Department has received similar reports of necklace and chain larcenies in the city of Boston. This is the first that has been reported on the Boston campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, the NUPD will increase patrols on campus, and we would like to remind our community about the following safety tips:
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Remove distractions whenever possible. Getting lost in thought or in your headphones may be routine when walking to class or studying in a quiet spot, but it is crucial to keep your eyes and ears open. While this sounds easy enough, listening to music, talking on a cell phone, and text messaging are all distractions. Know what is going on around you and keep alert. Plan your route and avoid unfamiliar streets whenever possible. If you notice anything that you feel is unsafe or suspicious, notify NUPD immediately. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel unsafe or threatened, contact NUPD at 617-373-3333, use a Blue Light Emergency Phone, or activate the SafeZone App.
Avoid Walking Alone
There is safety in numbers, and it is always beneficial to walk with others, especially at night. Wanting to get home after a night out or between late night classes, you may be tempted to give in to walking alone – avoid it whenever possible and if you feel unsafe, contact NUPD.
SafeZone Mobile Safety App
SafeZone is a smart phone app that any student, faculty, or staff member can download and use for free. This app will connect you directly to NUPD should you need our assistance or emergency support while you are on campus. More information on the SafeZone mobile app can be found at nupd.northeastern.edu/safezone
Trust Your Instincts
Taking control of your own safety means doing what is necessary to avoid dangerous situations. If something doesn’t feel right, even if you can’t put your finger on why, try to remove yourself from the situation altogether. Trust your instincts and contact NUPD for assistance.
Emergency Notification | Timely Warning Notification
NU Alerts are issued when an immediate threat to health or safety of the campus has been confirmed. Timely Warning notifications are sent by email when a serious and/or violent crime has occurred on campus but there is no imminent threat. NU Advisory messages are sent to a campus community by email notification when an incident does not require an NU Alert or Timely Warning but offers an opportunity to provide safety information.
Northeastern University uses the NU Alert system to communicate emergency notifications and timely warning messages to our community. Messages sent on this system may go to emails and phone numbers registered in the StudentHub portal for students, and the WorkDay portal for staff and faculty. Please ensure your contact information, cell phone number and email, is kept up to date at https://www.getrave.com/login/northeastern. For more information about the NU Alert system, please visit nupd.northeastern.edu/nualert/.
Northeastern University Police Department