Anyone who may have witnessed any of the following incidents or may have any information regarding these cases is asked to contact UPD.

UPD reminds members of the campus community to avoid walking alone at night and to report all suspicious activity to the police. Community members can request an Evening Guide Escort by calling UPD at 408-924-2222 or by using a campus Bluelight phone.

For more safety tips, see Emergency Preparedness & Crime Prevention.

On-campus ARMED robbery

Date: 04/15/2013, Case#: SG1300426, Author ID: 115

On April 14, 2013 at approximately 0355 hours, an armed robbery occurred in the SJSU Campus Village Quad. The victims, who were sitting in the quad were approached by two suspects, a white male and a black male, who demanded cell phones, a wallet and cash. The black male suspect pointed a black, semi-auto handgun at the victims.  The victims gave the suspects two cell phones, a wallet and cash and the suspects fled northbound on the 9th St. Plaza. The suspects are described as a white male adult wearing a grey hoodie and a black male adult wearing a grey windbreaker and blue jeans.

On-campus attempted robbery - UPDATE 03/28/13

Date: 03/15/2013, Case#: SG1300294, Author ID: 115

San Jose, CA - University Police Detectives identified and arrested the subject, Brandon Escamilla, 23, a non-affiliate, on 3/27/13. He was booked into County jail.

On March 15, 2013, at 8:55 PM, an attempted strong armed robbery occurred on the 2nd floor of the Clark Hall Building. The suspect demanded money from the victim who was studying alone. The suspect approached the victim, who produced pepper spray and a struggle ensued. The suspect fled the scene and is still at large.  The victim was not injured and there were no other weapons seen.  The suspect is described as a white, male, adult in his 20's, wearing a black baseball cap, dark colored possibly brown hooded sweatshirt with a light colored graphic, and gray pajama type pants.

Off-campus attempted robbery

Date: 03/15/2013, Case#: SG1300292, Author ID: 115

On March 14, 2013 at approximately 9:30 AM, a San Jose State University student reported he was the victim of an attempted strong-arm robbery. The victim exited the bus at South 7th Street and East Santa Clara Street and began walking south towards campus. The suspect approached the victim and grabbed the victim's backpack, resulting in a struggle. During the struggle the suspect assaulted the victim then ran north on South 7th Street without taking anything. The victim sustained minor injuries. No weapons were used or seen. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, late 20's to early 30's, with black hair in a crew cut and a goatee. The suspect was last seen wearing a green V-neck t-shirt, light colored jeans and red Nike Cortez tennis shoes.