Crime

Aggravated robbery reported near campus

An aggravated robbery near campus was reported by a visitor at approximately 7:55 p.m. Friday.

Three black males described as teenagers approached the man on the 4000 block of Elgin Street and asked to use his cellphone. One of the black males displayed a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded the visitor’s phone and wallet. The suspects then ran north towards Rosalie Street, the UH Department of Public Safety said in a security alert.

The three males are approximately 5’9″, wore dark shorts and are thin or medium builds.

Updates to this alert can be found online.

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