U Of M Issues Safety Advisory After Robbery Occurs Near Campus

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The University of Minnesota has issued a safety advisory after a robbery took place near campus.

According to the university, the incident happened around 1 a.m. in the area of 5th Street and 14th Avenue SE. There, officials say a victim was assaulted and his phone was taken.

The suspects, identified as two men between the ages of 17 and 22, left in a white BMW. Officials say one of the suspects was wearing a red sweatshirt, the other was wearing a gray one.

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating.

No additional information is available at this time.

Source: CBS Minnesota