On 04/16/16 at approximately 3:15 a.m., it was reported a silver Audi sedan traveling southbound on Shortlidge Road stopped near McKean Road and attempted to lure females into their vehicle. When the victims did not comply, two African American males exited the driver and passenger side of the vehicle and started walking toward the females. The actors then fled south on Shortlidge Road toward College Avenue.
The actors are described as two African American males in their mid-twenties driving a silver four-door Audi sedan.
If you were in the area at this time or had a similar incident, please contact University Police.
Anyone with information should contact Penn State University Police at (814) 863-1111 or Centre County Crime Stoppers at [email protected]
(*Persons providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00 from Centre County CrimeStoppers)
Anonymous tips can be submitted at:
http://www.police.psu.edu/psu-police/report-crime.cfm
University Police would also like to remind the community:
--Report all suspicious persons, vehicles and activities to University Police immediately at 814-863-1111, 911 or directly by using an emergency phone.
--Avoid traveling alone at night. Walk with a friend, use the bus services or use the Safe Walk Service at 814-865-WALK (9255).
--If you feel you are being followed, cross the street, yell, run and look for a well lit area or occupied building.
--Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help
[POSTED 04/17/16-PSU201601672]