Four people mugged a female student at the corner of Washington and Melville Aves. at 9:20 p.m. last night, holding her at gunpoint and stealing her backpack, according to Washington University Police Chief Don Strom.
University City Police, who supervise the area where the mugging took place, have not identified any suspects yet, as the student was unable to provide police with detailed physical descriptions of the muggers, who ran toward Delmar Ave. after robbing the student.
University City Police are, as of now, unavailable for comment.
Strom said that while University City Police will be leading the investigation, WUPD will provide any assistance necessary, in addition to increasing patrols in the area of the mugging.
“We’re providing any assistance that University City Police requests,” Strom said. “Part of the extra patrols is to try and identify any potential suspects in the area.”
Strom sent an email to off-campus residents of Washington University housing today informing them of the incident and suggesting safety precautions.