- Location
- Houston, Tx
Got this email from my school this afternoon and immediately started :laugh2:
Baylor University is providing the following timely warning in response to a crime that recently occurred in proximity to our campus and could represent a threat to the safety of students, faculty and staff.
On March 15, 2010, a Baylor student was approached by an individual at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop who sought money from him. The suspect, a black male between the age of 25-30, claimed he was homeless and asked if the student would give him a ride to the area of the Circle on LaSalle. The student and the suspect walked to the 5th Street garage where the student got his car. The suspect requested the student stop at an apartment near the intersection of S. 10th Street and Speight so he could speak to a friend. The suspect returned to the car with a gun and forced the student to drive to a local bank and withdraw cash. The student escaped from his own vehicle several minutes later, but the suspect maintained custody of the car. The missing vehicle is a 2004 Saab.
The suspect was wearing blue shorts, a dark green or blue hoodie, slippers and a white cap. The suspect is approximately 6’0 tall and 220-240 pounds. He has a pencil thin beard extending from ear to ear and has been seen previously in the Baylor area. The student in this incident is safe we are pleased to report.
A.[FONT="] [/FONT] Students are encouraged to use sound judgment when confronted by an individual seeking money from them. Ideally direct them to a local mission center for assistance such as the Salvation Army. It is best to avoid giving anyone money who comes to you in a random manner.
B.[FONT="] [/FONT]It is recommended that students avoid permitting someone you don’t know to gain entry to your vehicle for any reason.
C.[FONT="] [/FONT]The number of people who are ‘working the streets’ to get money by way of a ‘handout’ has grown in recent years.
D.[FONT="] [/FONT]Take care of ‘number one,’ that is you and avoid putting yourself at risk by isolating yourself with a stranger.
This is a dangerous situation, and students should be alert to those who will take advantage of a student’s kind spirit. It is a fine line we walk, but let common sense prevail.
Who the hell lets a random homeless person in their car and gives them a ride? Who says ok when they ask to stop at a friend's house on the way? This kid deserved what happened to him.
Baylor University is providing the following timely warning in response to a crime that recently occurred in proximity to our campus and could represent a threat to the safety of students, faculty and staff.
On March 15, 2010, a Baylor student was approached by an individual at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop who sought money from him. The suspect, a black male between the age of 25-30, claimed he was homeless and asked if the student would give him a ride to the area of the Circle on LaSalle. The student and the suspect walked to the 5th Street garage where the student got his car. The suspect requested the student stop at an apartment near the intersection of S. 10th Street and Speight so he could speak to a friend. The suspect returned to the car with a gun and forced the student to drive to a local bank and withdraw cash. The student escaped from his own vehicle several minutes later, but the suspect maintained custody of the car. The missing vehicle is a 2004 Saab.
The suspect was wearing blue shorts, a dark green or blue hoodie, slippers and a white cap. The suspect is approximately 6’0 tall and 220-240 pounds. He has a pencil thin beard extending from ear to ear and has been seen previously in the Baylor area. The student in this incident is safe we are pleased to report.
A.[FONT="] [/FONT] Students are encouraged to use sound judgment when confronted by an individual seeking money from them. Ideally direct them to a local mission center for assistance such as the Salvation Army. It is best to avoid giving anyone money who comes to you in a random manner.
B.[FONT="] [/FONT]It is recommended that students avoid permitting someone you don’t know to gain entry to your vehicle for any reason.
C.[FONT="] [/FONT]The number of people who are ‘working the streets’ to get money by way of a ‘handout’ has grown in recent years.
D.[FONT="] [/FONT]Take care of ‘number one,’ that is you and avoid putting yourself at risk by isolating yourself with a stranger.
This is a dangerous situation, and students should be alert to those who will take advantage of a student’s kind spirit. It is a fine line we walk, but let common sense prevail.
Who the hell lets a random homeless person in their car and gives them a ride? Who says ok when they ask to stop at a friend's house on the way? This kid deserved what happened to him.
The -30 winters must scare them off!
