PLU Community Alert — Nearby Police Activity
Alert Type: Warning
Start Time: Sep 18, 2018 @ 4:30pm
End Time: Sep 18, 2018 @ 5:15pm
At approximately 4:30pm Campus Safety was made aware of police response to Parkland Auto Licensing on Garfield street near Pacific avenue. The business reported an armed robbery had just occurred. Reports suggested the suspect committed the robbery before fleeing North away from campus where they were believed to have gotten into a vehicle and left the area. No indication was given that the suspect came toward campus but it is advised that community members avoid the immediate area due to increased police activity for the time being.
Updates
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Sep 18, 2018 @ 5:15pm - Police Activity Ended--Resume Normal Operation
After speaking with employees of the business in question PCSD cleared the area after concluding the suspect had fled.