Public Safety Alert | April 17, 2022

On Sunday, April 17, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a St. John’s University student reported to the Department of Public Safety that he was approached by two males wearing dark ski masks who attempted to rob him of his property.

The student said that as he was returning to campus on Goethals Avenue from 164th Street, he was approached from behind by two unknown males. They pushed him up against a fence and one of the males stated, “Give me all you have.” No weapons were displayed and no property was removed. The student fled and entered Public Safety’s Main Command Center in the ROTC Building on Goethals Avenue by Gate 6. 

The New York City Police Department was notified; officers responded and conducted a search of the area. The suspects were not located and the police investigation is continuing.

Public Safety would like to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings and walk in groups when possible. If you have any information that will assist with this incident, please contact Public Safety at 718-990-5252. 

Everyone in the University community is encouraged to download our free mobile safety app, LiveSafe. LiveSafe allows app users to report tips to Public Safety, virtually escort friends in real-time on a map, place emergency calls, and access other safety resources.