The Department Public Safety has recently disseminated information regarding Robberies and Thefts from Persons in the Dinkytown/Stadium Village area. There have been four (4) Aggravated Robberies, two (2) Robbery of Persons, and four (4) Theft from Persons since Thursday, May 6, 2021. The incidents are being investigated by the Minneapolis Police Department. UMPD provides assistance as needed with these incidents.
All of the incidents involved the taking of cell phones from University of Minnesota students. Campus community members are advised to:
Avoid using your phone while walking. A distraction like this makes you an easier target.
Stay Alert to your surroundings
Consider using 624-WALK, instead of walking alone
Catch a ride on a campus shuttle bus. Several of the routes run during late night hours.
updates and safety tips at z.umn.edu/alerts