Police Beat

Suspects arrested in off-campus robbery

 Police arrested two suspects shortly after the armed robbery of a UIC student at 9:45 p.m. Nov. 20 in an alley at 2325 W. Harrison St.

Two men armed with a handgun took the student’s money and ran away.

UIC and Chicago Police Department units searched the area and found suspects closely fitting the men’s description a few blocks north. They were identified by the robbery victim.

The student was not injured.

UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555
Nonemergency: 312-996-2830

Nov. 19-25

Crimes reported to UIC Police
Theft: 7
Battery: 1
Disorderly conduct: 6

Arrests by UIC Police
Nov. 23: A man was arrested for narcotics at 5:22 p.m. in Student Center East.

For more information on police activity, visit the UIC Police crime map and the Chicago Police CLEAR Map.

Crimestopper tip:
The UIC Police Department offers a comprehensive safety and security seminar for campus units and student groups. Topics include street smarts, office safety tips, bike registration and more. For more information, contact Officer Craig Moran, 312-996-6779.