UT-Austin Student Reportedly Mugged By Transient

AUSTIN, TX — A University of Texas at Austin student reportedly was robbed on Saturday afternoon after being approached by a man who threatened her with violence if she didn't give him money, campus police said.

According to an advisory by the UT police department, the student said a transient approached her along the 300 block of West 21st Street near Guadalupe Street at 2:20 p.m. demanding money. The woman told police she handed the man her debit card before running home to call police.

Police said the suspect later was located, and the Austin Police Department was investigating the off-campus incident. As police continue to investigate, officials urge anyone with information about the incident to call the APD at (512) 974-2000.

UT police provided links to support resources available to victims of crimes among the university community:

• Student Emergency Services is designed for those who have been or know someone who has been a victim of a crime on or off campus. For those services, visit: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/victimservices.php.
• The Victims Advocate Network supports UT employees who have been the victim of a crime. For more information click on the following link: https://police.utexas.edu/services/victims-advocate-network