A female student was robbed in the Governors Service Parking Lot at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Friday, according to university police.
A male suspect approached the student from behind, pushed her to the ground, and attempted to run away with her purse, the news release said.
The female student was able to trip the suspect and recover her purse, Chief of University Police Gerald Schoenle stated in an e-mail. The male suspect then ran toward the Academic Spine.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6-feet tall and between 165 and 185 pounds, with a muscular frame. He was described wearing a baggy black hoodie and black sweatpants.
"We of course would like to remind students that it is always best to travel with others especially after dark, use the university transportation systems and the Anti-Rape Task Force escort services whenever possible," Schoenle said.
A University Police Department lieutenant declined any further comment.
Photo: Courtesy of Laron Fomby
