On Monday September 21, 2009 a student reports she had parked her vehicle on the service road at Salisbury Estates and was walking toward her apartment when she was approached by an individual riding on a bicycle. The subject repeatedly asked her for a dollar while continuously following her on his bicycle. As the student hurried toward her apartment, the subject in a louder voice yelled expletives at the student. WPI Police were notified and responded to the scene.
Subject Described: Hispanic male, high school age, long pony tail, wearing a red shirt with black spots, baggy dungaree shorts, riding a bicycle.
BE ALERT - You are the best person to identify potential problems!
Trust your instincts!
Contact the police immediately and report any peculiar/suspicious activity.
Don’t worry about feeling silly or being wrong. Let the police check things out!
Utilize SNAP Student Escort Service – 508 831- 6111
Call WPI Police immediately at EMERGENCY – 508 831- 5555