Crime Alert
UMBC bus hit by projectiles
Crime Alert
Off-Campus Transit Bus Incident
Crime Alerts are issued by the UMBC Police to alert the campus community of incidents on or near Campus.
Incident: Destruction of Property
Location: Frederick Road & North Bend Road
Date/time: January 2nd, 2020 at approximately 4:45 p.m.
On January 2nd at approximately 4:45 p.m. a UMBC Transit Bus driver reported that he heard a loud noise from the back of the bus while driving on Frederick Road past North Bend. Further investigation revealed the bus was hit by three projectiles, one of which shattered a window on the driver’s side of the bus (projectiles were possibly discharged from a pellet or small caliber firearm). No one was injured.
Individuals with any information about the incident should contact the Baltimore City Police, Southwestern District, at 410-396-2488.
Transit riders with questions should contact Grant McGarvey at UMBC Transit, 410-455-2424.
Safety Tips:
The UMBC police provide an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort please call 410-455-5555. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 410-455-5555.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe!
Paul Dillon
Chief of Police
pdillon@umbc.edu
410-707-6012
Posted: January 3, 2020, 6:00 PM