Timely Warning Notice
In compliance with the provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Sacramento State Police Department is providing this information for the purpose of promoting campus safety and to aid in the investigation and prevention of similar crimes.
On August 4, 2023, at approximately 2:40 pm, the Sacramento State Police Department received a credible report of an armed robbery that had occurred on State University Drive, adjacent to the Hornet Commons. A male resident of the Hornet Commons was walking toward Building A from the sidewalk when he was accosted by 4 to 5 masked male susptect. One of the suspect had a handgun on his waistband. The suspect demanded the victim to surrender his backpack. During the subsequent struggle, the victim was strucked inthe face, causing injury. The suspects, after taking the victim's property, fled in a grey four dooor vehicle, possibly a Nissan Altima. The vehicle fled in the direction of College Town Drive toward the Howe Avenue.
The suspects were described as possibly hispanic males in their twenties.
The Police Department is actively investigating this incident, if you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Sacramento State Police Department at (916) 278-6000. Since the suspects are still at-large, all persons should be mindful of the following safety tips:
Safety Information
Sacramento State is committed to maintaining a safe campus for all members of the University community. With this in mind, Sacramento State suggests the following tips for keeping our community safe and reducing personal risk.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, and always know where you are.
• Walk in groups or pairs when you are out at night. Consider carrying a flashlight, whistle, pepper spray, and/or cell phone when you go out.
• Program the Sacramento State Police Department’s dispatch number, (916) 278-6000, into your phone.
• Learn the location of the nearest emergency “blue” phones on your walking routes through the campus.
• Utilize the Hornet Night Shuttle, (916) 278-7260, or contact the Sacramento State Police Department for an escort when on campus at night.
• Watch for suspicious people or vehicles, and go to a place of safety if approached by a suspicious person or vehicle.
• Never be afraid to make noise if you are attacked; yell, scream, and try to attract attention. The last thing an attacker wants is to have someone take notice
