East County News Service
September 19, 2019 (San Diego) – Police are actively searching for three possible suspects in an armed robbery that occurred at 4:17 p.m. today in the alley north of 5700 Montezuma Road, just off campus near San Diego State University.
According to a bulletin issued by campus police, the suspects approached the victim, asked for cigarettes and then brandished a weapon. They stole took a vape pen, cell phone, and pocket-knife. All suspects fled on foot off campus. No injuries were reported.
Suspect #1: The suspect is described as a Black male, 20-25 years old, wearing a black beanie and black sweatshirt, 5’ 9”, 150-170 lbs., with a gold grill, and a small handgun.
Suspect #2: The suspect is described as a Black male, 20-25 years old, wearing all black with a black fanny pack.
Suspect #3: The suspect is described as a Black male, 20-25 years old, wearing a black shirt and multi-colored pants, with a sleeve tattoo on his left arm.
San Diego Police Department is investigating this incident. Anyone with information should call (619) 531-2000 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Please reference Incident #19090034340
Campus police offer these safety tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid distractions.
- Always call 9-1-1 during emergencies.
- Report suspicious activity to the police by dialing (619) 594-1991
- Learn more about the University Police Department’s free safety training programs by visiting police.sdsu.edu.
- Sign up for a personal safety and awareness workshop. This comprehensive workshop includes the basics of hands-on self-defense training to reduce risk. For more information, please email cro.pd@sdsu.edu