Good Evening, Last night we sent three text messages to our UMD community about an incident that occurred near the Xfinity center. To see those messages, please visit https://www.alert.umd.edu/alerts . Below is a more information about yesterday’s incident.

UPDATE: The University of Maryland, College Park is closed, Friday, March 2, 2018, due to inclement weather. ### The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 12 noon, Friday, March 2, 2018, due to inclement weather.

**UPDATE from the Armed Subject Alert that was sent Earlier Today** OCCURRED: February 20, 2018/ Approximately 11:55 a.m. LOCATION: Annapolis Hall UMPD CASE #: 2018-11905 BRIEF DETAILS:

Dear Campus Community, Yesterday’s horrific incident in Parkland, Florida is a sobering reminder that such incidents continue to happen and often lead to more questions than answers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community.

Earlier today, officers from the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 8800 block of 36th Avenue for an off-campus robbery. It was reported that a suspects came onto campus near the Chesapeake Building. Officers searched the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate the suspect. UMPD officers have since cleared the scene but continue to maintain a presence on campus. The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate this incident.