Two robberies and one assault of Northeastern University students over a two-day span has prompted an investigation of a possible pattern.

According to a Public Safety Advisory that wastweeted to the Universal Hub, there were two robberies involving Northeastern students on September 3rd and 4th between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.. Both robberies occurred in the area of Albert and Ruggles streets by the Ruggles MBTA Station. The suspect allegedly engaged the students in conversation before demanding their property, according to the Public Safety Advisory. Though the suspect stated he had a weapon, nothing was drawn.

These robberies coincided with an assault during the early morning of September 4th. The Northeastern female student told police she was attacked and dragged down an alley next to 578 Huntington Ave., near the Wentworth Institute of Technology. An alert describing the physical appearance of the suspect was sent to Northeastern students later that morning.


The MBTA Transit Police, State Police, Boston Police and Northeastern University Police Department are all investigating these incidents, the Public Safety Advisory stated. The NUPD will be working with surrounding agencies to increase the police presence in the affected area. In the meantime, the Boston Police Department posted to their website a list ofsafety tips aimed at keeping college students safe.