**Community Notice**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon
OCCURRED: October 31, 2025 (Friday)/ Approximately 2:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 4200 block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 25-0060686
BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department of a robbery with a weapon that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m., on October 31, 2025. The incident occurred in the 4200 block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland.
A man reported to police that he was inside a vehicle, driven by a friend, when a suspect entered the car. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded property. The victim complied and then the suspect left towards Guilford Drive. The suspect was wearing a ghost face mask. No injuries were reported.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Avoid distractions and stay focus on the task at hand.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980
https://biassupport.umd.edu/
BiasSupport@umd.edu
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
https://helpcenterumd.org/
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
https://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)
301-741-3442
https://health.umd.edu/CARE
Health Center
301-314-8180
https://health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
301-405-1142
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
https://ocrsm.umd.edu/
UMD Alerts
https://alert.umd.edu
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon
OCCURRED: October 31, 2025 (Friday)/ Approximately 2:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 4200 block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 25-0060686
BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department of a robbery with a weapon that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m., on October 31, 2025. The incident occurred in the 4200 block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland.
A man reported to police that he was inside a vehicle, driven by a friend, when a suspect entered the car. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded property. The victim complied and then the suspect left towards Guilford Drive. The suspect was wearing a ghost face mask. No injuries were reported.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Avoid distractions and stay focus on the task at hand.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980
https://biassupport.umd.edu/
BiasSupport@umd.edu
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
https://helpcenterumd.org/
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
https://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)
301-741-3442
https://health.umd.edu/CARE
Health Center
301-314-8180
https://health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
301-405-1142
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
https://ocrsm.umd.edu/
UMD Alerts
https://alert.umd.edu