CRIME ALERT – ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY
Please read information from BUPD regarding an attempted armed robbery incident that recently occurred on the Charles River Campus.
Summary of Incident:
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an individual reported that while riding a moped eastbound on Commonwealth Avenue near 820 Commonwealth Avenue, another individual operating a moped approached and displayed what appeared to be a firearm while demanding the victim’s moped. The victim fled the area and was not injured. The suspect fled the scene on a moped in an unknown direction. No description of the suspect was provided.
Follow Up:
The Boston University Police Department is actively assisting the Boston Police in reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. We encourage anyone who may have information to come forward and contact the Boston University Police at (617) 353-2121.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by contacting the Boston University Police Department by texting the word ‘BU’ to 847411. The Boston University Police Department will protect the identities of all those who wish to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner.
How to Contact Help:
- On Campus: 617-353-2121
- Off Campus: 911
Link to Resources for our BU Community:
Campus Resources | Safety, Security & Preparedness
WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?
This notice is a Timely Warning which is intended to alert our community about certain crimes occurring on campus which represent a serious or continuing threat to the community. We intend to provide as much information as possible in the hope of preventing another such incident.
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Issued by:
Boston University Police Department
32 Harry Agganis Way
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-2121