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Robbery, November 25, 2024

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In the early morning hours of November 25, 2024, a man walking on the 4300 block of Hartwick Road in College Park was approached by four suspects who assaulted him and took his property. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. EST, and the University of Maryland Police Department was notified at 2:46 a.m. UMPD issued a community notice to notify the campus community of the off-campus robbery, as the location falls within the university's Clery Act notification zone. The robbery was investigated by the Prince George's County Police Department.

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Verified verbatimUMPD News — UMD Community Notice 11/25/20243855 chars
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) OCCURRED: November 25, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 2:15 a.m. LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 24-0070534 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 25, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an off-campus incident that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m., on November 25, 2024. The incident occurred in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland. A man reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) that he was walking down the sidewalk when four suspects approached him. One of the suspects assaulted the victim and took the victim’s property. The suspects left the scene. The victim was not injured. While on scene, UMPD officers were notified by PGPD that this incident would be classified as a theft and would contact UMPD if there were any changes in the investigation. On November 25, 2024, at approximately 1:29 p.m., UMPD was updated by PGPD that this incident is being investigated as a robbery (no weapon). The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating this incident as it occurred off-campus. Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the UMD Safety Notice page and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/ . Safety Tips: The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Walk in well-lit areas. Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333. See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe! Safety Resources: University of Maryland Police Department Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555 Prince George's County Police Department Emergency Number - 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200 Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App) https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today UMD Police Walking Escort 301-405-3555 NITE Ride 301-314-3687 https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride ADA/504 Coordinator 301-405-2841 https://accessibility.umd.edu/ Bias Incident Support Services 301-405-0980 https://biassupport.umd.edu/ BiasSupport@umd.edu Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention) 301-314-4357 https://helpcenterumd.org/ Counseling Center 301-314-7651 https://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence) 301-741-3442 https://health.umd.edu/CARE Health Center 301-314-8180 https://health.umd.edu/ Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) 301-405-1142 TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu https://ocrsm.umd.edu/ UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff
Corrected 2026-07-19 against official UMPD News page (Wayback 20251016053937 + live): curly apostrophe in Prince George’s and spacing around umd.edu/ URL normalized to source.
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**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) OCCURRED: November 25, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 2:15 a.m. LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 24-0070534 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 25, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an off-campus incident that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m., on November 25, 2024. The incident occurred in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland. A man reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) that he was walking down the sidewalk when four suspects approached him. One of the suspects assaulted the victim and took the victim’s property. The suspects left the scene. The victim was not injured. While on scene, UMPD officers were notified by PGPD that this incident would be classified as a theft and would contact UMPD if there were any changes in the investigation. On November 25, 2024, at approximately 1:29 p.m., UMPD was updated by PGPD that this incident is being investigated as a robbery (no weapon). The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating this incident as it occurred off-campus. Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the UMD Safety Notice page and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/ . Safety Tips: The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Walk in well-lit areas. Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333. See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe! Safety Resources: University of Maryland Police Department Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555 Prince George's County Police Department Emergency Number - 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200 Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App) https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today UMD Police Walking Escort 301-405-3555 NITE Ride 301-314-3687 https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride ADA/504 Coordinator 301-405-2841 https://accessibility.umd.edu/ Bias Incident Support Services 301-405-0980 https://biassupport.umd.edu/ BiasSupport@umd.edu Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention) 301-314-4357 https://helpcenterumd.org/ Counseling Center 301-314-7651 https://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence) 301-741-3442 https://health.umd.edu/CARE Health Center 301-314-8180 https://health.umd.edu/ Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) 301-405-1142 TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu https://ocrsm.umd.edu/ UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff

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Background

The University of Maryland's campus alert system issues community notices for off-campus crimes in the surrounding College Park, Maryland area when they may represent a continuing threat to the campus community under the Clery Act. Hartwick Road in the 4300 block is in a residential corridor adjacent to the UMD campus, within the area patrolled by the University of Maryland Police Department and the Prince George's County Police Department. The late-night timing -- approximately 2:15 a.m. during the pre-Thanksgiving period -- reflects a period when student foot traffic near campus is elevated by social gatherings before a holiday break. UMPD issued the community notice within 31 minutes of being alerted, consistent with the department's rapid-notification practice for nearby crimes. The incident followed a pattern of off-campus robberies near UMD that UMPD has consistently reported as timely warnings, ensuring the campus community can take precautions in the surrounding neighborhood.
Outcome
No weapon was involved. Prince George's County Police Department investigated. No arrests reported at time of notice. Victim's injuries not specified.
Provenance

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  1. Official
    UMD Community Notice 11/25/2024 (UMPD News)
    umpdnews.umd.edu
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  2. Official
    UMD Alerts -- University of Maryland
    alert.umd.edu
    archived copy
  3. Official
    University of Maryland Police Department -- Safety Notices
    umpd.umd.edu
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "University of Maryland, College Park: Robbery, November 25, 2024." Incident of November 25, 2024. Added May 2026; last updated July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-maryland-hartwick-road-robbery-2024-11-25/

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robberyoff-campuscollege-parkmarylandtimely-warningclery-actprince-georges-countypre-holidaycommunity-noticeUnder Investigation
Added May 2026Updated July 2026Via ingestion