The University Police Department has been advised that a robbery occurred tonight near the corner of 9th Street and Hayes Avenue. The victim indicated two males, possibly armed with a weapon, in a Silver Chrysler 300 were involved in the robbery. The first suspect is described as African-American male, approximately 5 foot 6 inches tall with a goatee, and wearing a black and grey coat. The second suspect is described as African-American, approximately 6 foot 1 inch tall, short hair, and wearing a white and blue coat. A third suspect remained in the vehicle.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Charleston Police Department at 348-5221. Safety precautions can be found on the Student Affairs (http://www.eiu.edu/~stuaff/safety.php) and University Police Department (http://www.eiu.edu/~police) websites.
In case of an emergency, dial 911 or 581-3212, or go to the University Police Department headquarters located at the corner of Seventh Street and Grant Avenue. Blue emergency phones are available throughout campus (http://www.eiu.edu/~police/Welcome_Emergency_Phones.php).
Daniel P. Nadler, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
and Associate Professor
Eastern Illinois University
Old Main Building, Room 1211
Charleston IL 61920