Security Alert

Friday, February 11, 2022

At approximately 6:40 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 – A University student walking northbound on the sidewalk at 5521 S. Greenwood was approached by an unknown subject who demanded the victim’s property and went through the victim’s pockets taking a wallet before fleeing eastbound. The victim reported no physical injuries.

UCPD officers in the area responded immediately and as they were interviewing the first student, a second student approached and reported they were also the victim of a robbery.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 – A University student walking on the sidewalk at 1144 E. 55th Street was approached by an unknown subject who had just exited a large dark SUV. The suspect demanded the victim’s property, went through the victim’s pockets taking a cell phone before fleeing back to the waiting SUV that drove northbound on S. University Avenue. The victim reported no physical injuries. UCPD is investigating both robberies.


Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Do not resist an armed robbery unless absolutely necessary. Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices while on the street. When walking, try to walk with a group or have a friend walk with you. There is safety in numbers.

Familiarize yourself with the location of the University’s emergency phones. If you see suspicious activity, please report it immediately to police by activating an emergency phone or by calling the UCPD when you get to a safe location. If you are concerned about your safety as you walk within the UCPD's patrol area, call 773.702.8181 and request a safety escort. Use public transportation when possible. Visit the Department of Safety & Security’s website for more information about safety and security at the University of Chicago.

Please Note

The University of Chicago Police Department patrol area boundaries are 37th Street on the north to 65th Street on the south/Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive (39th Street to 60thStreet)/Evans Avenue to Stony Island Avenue (61st Street to 64th Street)/65th Street (Ellis Avenue to University Avenue).