By LONELLE LEWIS<\/p>\n
Coral Gables Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Jan. 28 at the University of Miami.<\/p>\n
According to police reports, a female student was walking near the University Village when an African-American man aggressively took her iPhone and purse.<\/p>\n
Reports of two prior robberies in the span of a month should make students more aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n
Upon hearing of the recent attacks, UM student Jordan Emanuel feels as though students need to be more aware and lack of awareness plays a role in these robberies.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we, as students, paid more attention to our surroundings, then we wouldn\u2019t be as vulnerable or such easy targets to victimize,\u201d Emanuel said.<\/p>\n
By using electronic devices while walking on and off campus, students are less vigilant. If students would focus on their travel instead of multi-tasking, then they would be aware of potential threats.<\/p>\n
Students are advised to call the UM Police Department at 305-284-6666 if they feel threatened in any way.<\/p>\n
There are several options available to students to ensure their safety while on campus; options in the daytime include calling the UM Police Department to have a security guard escort them to their intended destination on campus.<\/p>\n
Students can also call Safe Ride, a late-night service that drives students anywhere on campus and to residential areas that border UM. Safe Ride can be reached at 305-298-6128 and is available from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. on Sundays-Thursdays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By LONELLE LEWIS Coral Gables Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Jan. 28 at the University of Miami. According to police reports, a female student was walking near the University Village when an African-American man aggressively took … Continue reading