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BU cautions students after knifepoint robbery
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October 10, 2009 12:17 PM
Two Boston University students were robbed at knifepoint in front of a university dorm early this morning, university police said.
The two 18-year-old female victims told police a white male in his 20s approached them at around 4:15 a.m. outside of 277 Babcock St., also known as Rich Hall. The perpetrator threatened them with a knife and stole $50 and a pack of cigarettes. Neither student was injured.
Boston University Police Chief Thomas J. Robbins sent an email to students with safety reminders, suggesting that they make sure to walk with friends, take a taxi home at night and keep valuables out of sight.
It is unknown whether the assailant was also a BU student. University police are investigating.
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