On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, SMU Police responded to a report of a suspicious person near the SMU Intramural Field and escorted Richard Agyemang off campus after confirming he was not affiliated with the University. Yesterday, the University of Texas at Dallas Police informed SMU Police that Agyemang had been issued a criminal trespass warning there for attempting to lure women into his vehicle.
Agyemang, who states he is homeless and lives in his car, is 39 years old, 6 feet tall, and weighs 165 lbs. He was last seen driving a gray 2018 Acura with Massachusetts license plate 3VTX41.
Anyone having contact with or information about Richard Agyemang is asked to contact the SMU Police Department at 214-768-3388, reference Case 241230.
Safety Tips
- Do not get into a vehicle with a person you do not know.
- Request your ride share from indoors and avoid lingering outside.
- Share your trip with a trusted friend or family member so they know when you make it to your destination safely.
- Confirm that the car, license plate and driver information match your ride share app before getting in.
- Trust your instincts, cancel the ride or walk away if you do not feel safe.
- Report suspicious activities or people trying to offer rides to the SMU Police Department as 214-768-3388.