Gunman Robs Woman Near UC Berkeley Campus

BERKELEY, CA — A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the UC Berkeley campus early Sunday morning, according to University Police. It happened in the 2400 block of Prospect Street at 12:53 a.m.

According to a report from police, "The suspect was armed with a gun and demanded the victim’s property. The suspect took the victim’s cell phone and was last seen fleeing northbound on Prospect."

The victim was not hurt. A search turned up no trace of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black man, 6 feet 2 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a navy blue sweatshirt, black T-shirt and navy blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Berkeley police at (510) 981-5900.

University Police offer these safety tips:

• Utilize the free Night Safety Services offered by the university
• Travel with a friend or in a group
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• When out and about, keep your electronic devices out of public view as they are a popular robbery target
• Avoid dark, vacant or deserted areas
• If you need help dial 510-642-3333 on your cell or use a Blue Light emergency phone (located throughout the campus and identified by a blue light on top of the phone box or column).
• Please do not delay in calling 911. UCPD strongly encourages the reporting of criminal or suspicious activity in a timely manner to assist us in intervening in potential criminal actively and apprehending suspects.

— Bay City News contributed to this report; Image via Shutterstock

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