University Police Investigating Robbery

University Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at 3 a.m. today in the Main-Bailey parking lot near Clement Hall on UB's South Campus.

The suspect, described as a black male, 5-foot 8-inches tall wearing an orange shirt under a black zip-up hoodie and black jeans, approached the victims in the parking lot and attempted to take their property. The suspect punched both victims and then fled the area toward Springville Avenue without any property.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the University Police at 645-2227.

Members of the university community are urged to remember to stay alert to their surroundings, to always travel with other people and to report any unusual circumstances or suspicious persons and activities to the University Police as soon as possible.

When possible, use the Anti-Rape Task Force Safety Escort program or other UB transportation services. Call 829-2584 for escort program information, or go to their website at http://healtheducation.buffalo.edu.

Tips on any campus crime can be reported at 645-2227 or anonymously at http:www.upolice.buffalo.edu.