On April 2 at 12:50 a.m., a Vanderbilt University student was walking on Scarritt Place near Wesley Place Garage when a white female approached her asking to use her phone. When the student refused, the suspect grabbed for the student’s purse. A struggle for the purse ensued causing the strap of the purse to break. The suspect took the purse and ran away from campus toward Grand Avenue.
Suspect description: The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 30 to 35, wearing a pink shirt and black jacket.
If you have information about this or a similar incident, please call the Vanderbilt University Police Department at (615) 322-2745.
Risk Reduction Tips
- Avoid isolated or dark areas.
- If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
- Report suspicious persons or activities to VUPD immediately.
- Secure your valuables, record serial numbers or engrave expensive items with identifying information.
In an emergency, dial 911 or use a blue light phone. From a cell phone, dial (615) 421-1911.
Contact: Vanderbilt University Police Department, (615) 322-2745