Two robberies by snatching, police issue alert

Last week, the Georgia State University Police released two separate campus alerts for a robbery by sudden

snatching. On Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 4:39 p.m, a Georgia State student was walking on Decatur St. when she was approached by three black males - one of which she knew. One of the males grabbed her iPad and fled towards the Five Points MARTA station. The student described all three of the suspects as being approximately 18 years

old. One was described as wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans and had dread locks. The second was wearing a brown jacket and blue jeans. The other was described as wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

On Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4:19 p.m., a Georgia State student reported that her cell phone was snatched from her lap while on the third floor of the General Classroom Building. The suspect was described as a 5'4 black male with a dark complexion and curly long hair. He was wearing a gray "wife-beater" t-shirt, gray sweat pants and a white baseball cap. In light of the two incidents, the police department "urges you to be aware of your surroundings and using mobile and electronic devices while traveling throughout

the area." Last March, students with smart phones became the target of street robbers. In a month, four students had their smart phones stolen – three iPhones and a Motorola Droid X. Students may request a safety escort on campus by the calling the campus police at (404) 413-2100. Students are also encouraged to call the police tip line at (404) 413-3211 if they have any information about eitherof these two incidents