Thursday, February 21, 2008 at approximately 2:21 pm an armed robbery occurred on Merrick St. at E. Lawson St, near the rear of the Farrison Newton Communications Building.  Two suspects driving a black Suburban (SUV) pulled over and asked the victim for directions.  When the victim stopped to give directions, one suspect displayed a hand gun and robbed the victim of a necklace and MP3 player.  The suspects left the traveling west on Lawson St. toward S. Roxboro St.   

 Suspect #1:  Black male, bald head, wearing a black hoodie 

 Suspect #2:  Black male, light complexion

Any person(s) having any information regarding this incident please contact the NCCU Police Department immediately at (919) 530-6106.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Self-protection means knowing how to avoid being the victim of a crime and knowing what to do if you are a victim. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity.

1. Remember! Don't be a HERO. If you are faced with a weapon, the odds are against you.
2. Always be aware of your surroundings and the people you come in contact with.
3. Avoid walking alone if possible. Walk in groups of four or more and try to stay in well-populated areas. Try to avoid working late at night alone, if so lock your doors.
4. If you are alone at night and find that someone is following you or someone is in your dorm or work area you don't know, go to the nearest safe business, residence or place and call the POLICE for help. Stay on the phone until the POLICE arrive. Use the Blue Light Emergency Phones.
5. If someone in a car is following you, turn and walk in the other direction.
6. Never prop open entry doors to your dorm, and never let someone you don't know into your dorm who can harm you and other in your dorm.
7. Stay away from alleys, shrubbery, dark shadows near buildings, short cuts through parks, vacant lots and deserted.
   IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES OR SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE TO THE NCCU POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (919) 530-6106.