Personal Safety Alerts
March 15, 2024
At approximately 2:30 pm today, a robbery of an individual occurred at Patterson and Mynders. A male black suspect 6 feet tall, with long dread locks, wearing a blue hoodie, approached a female student walking her French bulldog. The MB approached the victim and threatened her by indicating he had a weapon. He then took the dog and left in blue ford mustang south bound on Patterson. If you have seen or know anything about this please call University Police at 901-678-4357 or call the 蜜桃导航 Police Department.
November 26, 2023
On 11/26/23 @ 9:15 PM, a male was approached by two armed suspects with ski masks on Patterson St. near Southern while sitting in his car. They demanded his belongings and fled West on Mynders from Patterson in a dark colored sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry. The man was not hurt. Campus police are assisting MPD on this case.
October 12, 2023
On 10-12-2023 at 7:47 pm, a student reported they were approached at 3700 block of Walker Ave parked on the street. Suspects pulled up in a blue sedan and took a silver 2019 Hyundai TN/BKJ1548. 4 m/bs wearing masks with guns last seen west on Southern Ave from Patterson.
UofM Police Services can be contacted at 901.678.4357 (678.HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. UofM Police Services can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at /police/incidents/confidential.php. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901.545.2677 (545.COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (/police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-ios.pdf or /police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-android.pdf) for download instructions.
August 4, 2023
**Update: As of August 8 2023, all suspects have been identified. Case is currently under investigation.**
On 08/04/2023 at 2110 hours Officers responded to Robbery at 415 State St and Victim Tevin advised he was robbed by three male blacks, inside of a dorm room. Victim advised suspects wore black clothing with masks and were armed. He advised he was invited by a female resident to the dorm.
UofM Police Services can be contacted at 901.678.4357 (678.HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. UofM Police Services can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at /police/incidents/confidential.php. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901.545.2677 (545.COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (/police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-ios.pdf or /police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-android.pdf) for download instructions.
Additionally, on the Main Campus, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901.678.4663/HOME.
July 20, 2023
**Update: 7:30 pm Three male suspects were occupying two vehicles, a white Kia sedan and a silver Kia Soul (TN/BHB8346) pulled up to the curb near Patterson and Norriswood. An African American male, 16-24 years of age, 5鈥�11鈥�- 6鈥�2鈥�, 200 lbs, got out of the Kia Soul armed with a handgun, approached the female victim, and demanded her purse, which she gave to him without hesitation. Both cars were last seen West on Central from Patterson. Both cars showed to be stolen. The white sedan has been recovered. The silver Kia Soul (TN/BHB8346) is still at large. 蜜桃导航 Police and MPD are continuing to investigate.**
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The University and Police Services are issuing this message in a continuing effort
to communicate safety information to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
On July 20 at approximately 12:00 p.m. a female walking on Patterson near Norriswood advised
she was approached by an African American man wearing all black, armed with a handgun.
They demanded personal belongings and fled to a Kia Soul, last seen North on Patterson
at Central. She was not harmed.
The University Police Department are investigating this incident with the 蜜桃导航
Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Police
or the 蜜桃导航 Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the
University Police or the 蜜桃导航 Police Department.
UofM Police Services can be contacted at 901.678.4357 (678.HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. UofM Police Services can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at /police/incidents/confidential.php. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901.545.2677 (545.COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (/police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-ios.pdf or /police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-android.pdf) for download instructions.
Additionally, on the Main Campus, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901.678.4663/HOME.
May 2, 2023
**UPDATE 1:18PM: The suspect is in custody. Crime scene will remain active for some time and Highland should still be avoided.**
**UPDATE 12:30PM: The armed party is barricaded at 521 South Highland. There is a heavy police presence and Highland is shut down. All faculty, staff and students may resume normal campus activity, but are advised to remain clear of the ongoing police activity and avoid Highland. University officers are on patrol and in communication with the 蜜桃导航 Police Department regarding the situation.**
The University and Police Services are issuing this message in a continuing effort
to communicate safety information to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
On May 2, 2023, at approximately 11:27 a.m., the 蜜桃导航 Police Department responded
to an active shooter situation off campus near Highland and Midland. The suspect has
been contained near Highland and Mynders. All faculty, staff and students are advised
to avoid Highland until further notice and remain indoors if possible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Police or the 蜜桃导航 Police
Department.
UofM Police Services can be contacted at 901.678.4357 (678.HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. UofM Police Services can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at /police/incidents/confidential.php. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901.545.2677 (545.COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (/police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-ios.pdf or /police/pdf/uofm-livesafe-onboarding-android.pdf) for download instructions.
Additionally, on the Main Campus, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901.678.4663/HOME.
February 13, 2023
**UPDATE: Red Mercedes recovered and 16-year-old suspect in custody. **
The University and Police Services are issuing this message in a continuing effort to communicate safety information to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
On 02/13/2023 at approximately 9:25 PM a male and female walking on Central near Deloach advised they were approached by two African American men wearing ski masks and armed with handguns. They demanded personal belongings and fled to a red sedan A minute later, a single suspect approached a female in the 3600 block of Norriswood and demanded her personal belongings. The vehicle was last seen headed West on Norriswood to Highland. None of the victims were injured. The suspect vehicle in both incidents is a stolen 4 door, red Mercedes with license TN/864BGSC.
The University Police Department is assisting the 蜜桃导航 Police Department in investigating these incidents. Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Police or the 蜜桃导航 Police Department.
The University Police can be contacted at 901-678-4357 (678-HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. The University Police can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at Silent Report. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901-545-2677 (545-COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (LiveSafe iOS or LiveSafe Android for download instructions.
Additionally, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901-678-4663(HOME). Students at the Law School can request an escort at the security desk.
February 11, 2023
The University and Police Services are issuing this message in a continuing effort to communicate safety information to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
On 02/11/2023 at approximately 10:30 PM in a parking lot in the 3600 block of Central, a female advised she was approached by an African American male, early 20's, 5'8", wearing a gray "do rag" and gray camoflauge gaiter over his face. He demanded her personal belongings and acted like he had a weapon, but none was seen. The male fled in an unknown direction on foot after the female screamed and ran. She was not harmed.
The University Police Department is assisting the 蜜桃导航 Police Department in investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Police or the 蜜桃导航 Police Department.
The University Police can be contacted at 901-678-4357 (678-HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. The University Police can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at Silent Report. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901-545-2677 (545-COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (LiveSafe iOS or LiveSafe Android for download instructions.
Additionally, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901-678-4663(HOME). Students at the Law School can request an escort at the security desk.
September 2, 2022
The University and Police Services are issuing this message in a continuing effort to communicate safety information to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
A missing person report was made to the 蜜桃导航 Police Department this morning, September 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM. A woman who regularly runs on Central Avenue was reported missing after not returning home. Her cell phone and water bottle were discovered in front of a house in the 3800 block of Central that is owned by the University. A male approached her at approximately 4:30 AM in the middle of Central Avenue and appeared to leave with her in an unknown vehicle following a brief struggle.
The University Police Department is assisting the 蜜桃导航 Police Department in investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Police or the 蜜桃导航 Police Department.
The University Police can be contacted at 901-678-4357 (678-HELP). Please store our number in your cell phone's "speed dial" or contacts. The University Police can also be contacted at police@memphis.edu or anonymously at Silent Report. The 蜜桃导航 Police Department can be contacted at 901-545-2677 (545-COPS).
You can sign up to receive emergency alert messages and contact Police Services through the LiveSafe app for smartphones (LiveSafe iOS or LiveSafe Android for download instructions.
Additionally, you can contact the Tiger Escort Program, which provides on-campus escorts from dusk until dawn, by calling 901-678-4663(HOME). Students at the Law School can request an escort at the security desk.