ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan is on alert after a female student was robbed Friday morning when a man brandishing a gun demanded her purse, police said.
The incident happened 2:20 a.m. near Prospect and Wells streets in Ann Arbor, which is off campus. Investigators said the man took off with her purse and ran west toward Packard Street.
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The woman was not injured during the incident.
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The University of Michigan asks anyone with information to contact the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security at 734-763-1131 or the Ann Arbor Police Department tip line at 734-794-6939 or at tips@a2gov.org.
Safety advice from University of Michigan:
REMEMBER:
- Look assertive and be aware of your surroundings.
- Be aware that your risk increases in secluded and isolated areas.
- Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible.
- Trust your intuition -- if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative
- Have your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle or residence.
- If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.
- Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times.
- Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355.
For status updates, see the U-M DPSS website: dpss.umich.edu.