POSTED NOV. 1 AT 6:28 P.M.
Armed guards for a transport vehicle company were assaulted Tuesday morning on the Wellness Center walkway ramp, a university-wide crime alert reported Thursday afternoon.
The message detailed the following:
Loomis Fargo guards reported hearing a pop sound, and one guard said he felt something hit his arm, followed by “a stinging pain.”
The guards identified the suspect’s car as a black or dark gray Nissan Altima or Maxima with dark tints, but did no get the suspect’s license tag.
Based on the e-mail, it is unknown whether there was a shot fired from the suspect.
The Coral Gables and the University of Miami Police departments have not yet responded with details.
The message also said:
“Anyone with information regarding this crime or information that may lead to the apprehension of this individual, is asked to call UM Police at 305-284-6666 (8-6666 from a campus phone), or call Crimestoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) where you will remain anonymous and become eligible for a cash reward.”
UPDATE NOV. 2 AT 12:22 PM
Sgt. Javier Bruzos of the Coral Gables Police Department said he “couldn’t say with certainty” whether the guard’s “stinging pain” was caused by a gunshot.
Bruzos did say that the guard had a small welt on his arm, but he had no additional information.
“All we have is just the preliminary report,” Bruzos said. “Now [the case] is being assigned to a detective.”
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