Student says she was robbed on Duke campus

DURHAM (WTVD) -- A student reported an armed robbery on Duke's Central Campus at the intersection of Anderson and Lewis streets just after midnight Wednesday.

The woman said she was approached by a man of medium complexion standing about 6' 4" tall and weighing about 250 lbs. He held a handgun up across his chest and demanded the student's purse.

The suspect was wearing reportedly a white sweat shirt and dark jeans. He had short dark hair and fled in the passenger side of a gray or silver car, which headed toward Erwin Rd.

No one was hurt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Duke University Police Department at (919) 684-2444.

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