OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland University police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened early Wednesday morning.
According to police, a student was approached by a group of five men wearing ski masks at around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 in Oakview Hall.
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One of the men asked the student if she wanted some company and if she had a roommate. The group also asked if they could take her car for a ride. This resulted in the men trying to take the keys from the student’s hand.
She yelled for help, and her roommate opened the door to her room. The group then headed towards a stairwell and ran away from the building.
Police are searching for the men, who were reported to be 5′11″ and 6′ tall. All were wearing dark jackets.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland University Police Department at (248) 370-3331.
Police recommend the following to staff and students on campus:
- Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave.
- Show confidence – Walk at a steady pace, keep your head up, and show that you are ready to respond to a threat.
- Be observant of your surroundings. Do not wear headphones or look at your cell phone when walking.
- Stick to well lighted streets and well-populated areas.
- Walk with friends or in a group.
- Never reveal large amounts of money or other valuables.
- Do not use ATM machines at night.
- If confronted by a robber, stay calm and do as instructed.
- Get a look at the robber, but don’t stare. Do your best to identify something distinctive about the suspect(s).
- Don’t chase or follow the robber. Let the police do so
