BU police urge returning students to be careful

By James Vaznis, Globe Staff

Boston University police are warning students returning from spring break about three robberies that have recently occurred in the university area, two of them at knife point.

The three robberies of young women were reported on March 8, the day that spring break began.

"We sometimes take for granted that Boston University is located in a relatively safe area in the city. Yet there still remains serious criminal activity consistent with our urban setting," Thomas G. Robbins, the university's police chief, said in a message to students.

He urged students to stay aware of their surroundings, walk at night with friends, use the university's escort service, and report anything suspicious to the police.

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