A man walking near Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus was beaten and robbed of his wallet early Wednesday, prompting a campuswide safety alert and a renewed call for community tips.
What the university alert says
According to a SAFE-U advisory, the robbery happened at about 12:50 a.m. near 1925 4th St. S. Three male suspects assaulted the victim and took his wallet. Two of the suspects were described as wearing all-black clothing, while the third appeared to be in a gray sweatshirt and jeans. The advisory notes the suspects were last seen running west on Fourth Street South and urges anyone with information to call 911, per U of M Department of Public Safety.
Campus reporting and reaction
Bring Me The News picked up the university alert on Wednesday afternoon, mirroring the department’s account of the suspects and the scene. The outlet credited reporter Brianna Kelly and noted that the victim was described as a “non-community member.”
Not the first warning this term
This SAFE-U notice is the latest in a string of safety advisories issued this semester. The department’s alerts page also lists a Feb. 23 robbery in Dinkytown. The university advises students and staff to use campus safety resources and to travel with companions after dark, per the U of M Department of Public Safety.
How to help or report tips
Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to call 911. Community members can also reach the University of Minnesota Police Department through its non-emergency channels or request an escort using campus safety services. The university says it will post any updates and additional safety guidance on its alerts page as new information becomes available.
