According to Delmarva Daily Times, “The Princess Anne Police Department responded Wednesday to Talons Square South complex, 30515 UMES Blvd., for an attempted robbery/home invasion. The suspect was not able to get into the off-campus housing unit near University of Maryland Eastern Shore, police said, and the victim was not injured during the incident.”
The school’s Twitter describes what happened. (below)
Talons home invasion suspect displayed automatic weapon, fled in unknown direction. If observed, contact UMES Police @ 410-651-3300 or 911
— UMES (@UMESNews) January 27, 2016
PA police report attempted home invasion @ Talon's South; armed suspect: AA / male, mid 20s, 5-7, w/ tattoo left cheek wearing blue hoodie.
— UMES (@UMESNews) January 27, 2016
Minutes ago, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) sent out an alert via Twitter with updates on the crime which happened near campus.
Hawk Alert update #UMES pic.twitter.com/eEnY59twK4
— UMES (@UMESNews) January 27, 2016
Minutes ago, UMES announced that the campus police are committed to protect and serve.
UMES campus police are committed to protect and serve. If you see something, say something. Call 410-651-3300. #UMES pic.twitter.com/fKxO8NSHfv
— UMES (@UMESNews) January 27, 2016
The Buzz will give updates as we receive more information.