Marquette University officials investigating three attempted robberies
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials are alerting students after three attempted robberies have been reported to the Department of Public Safety.
The first occurred in the 900 block of Renee Street at 5:25 p.m., while the second and third occurred in the 600 block of N. 23rd Street and the 2300 block of W. Michigan Street at 5:35 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. respectively. Each occurred on Monday, December 3rd.
Incident at 900 block of Renee Street
A Marquette student reported an a attempted robbery by two male juveniles. The suspects did not obtain any property and the victim was not physically injured.
The teens fled northbound on foot toward State Street.
The Department of Public Safety and Milwaukee Police Department were on the scene immediately and remain in the vicinity.
The victims were able to provide a description of the suspects.
The first suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 14-17. He was last seen wearing a grey zip-up hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a black winter hat.
The second suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 14-17. He was last seen wearing a black shirt.
Incidents at the 600 block of N. 23rd Street and 2300 block of N. Michigan Street
A Marquette student reported an a attempted robbery by two male juveniles at 5:25 p.m. in the 600 block of N. 23rd Street. The suspects did not obtain any property and the victim was not physically injured.
The teens fled northbound on foot toward Wisconsin Avenue.
After receiving the text alert from Public Safety, a third Marquette student reported an attempted robbery in the 2300 block of N. Michigan Street. The victims' description of the two suspects matched and are expected to be same.
The victim was able to provide a description of the two teens.
The first suspect is described as a black male, between the ages of 15-17. He was last seen wearing a grey zip-up hooded sweatshirt. He is approximately 5'10" tall, with a dark complexion and short black hair.
The second suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 15-17. He is approximately 5'7" tall with a slim build and dark complexion.
"As far as robberies, they're fairly uncommon, but like any urban environment, this kind of thing does happen," Paul Mascari with the Department of Public Safety said.
Some on the Marquette University campus were alarmed to hear the crimes happened between 5:25 and 6:00 p.m.
"Makes me aware of my surroundings and make sure I know what's going on," one student told FOX6 News.
"It makes me feel more alert to watch out more. A little scared, but it's okay. I feel safe here on campus," another student said.
Mascari says Marquette University does take steps to keep students safe.
"We have more than 300 blue light phones on campus. We have a very robust limo and escort service that vans are driving around and providing people with rides, as well as providing walking escorts, and we have a lot of officers on patrol," Mascarti said.
Anyone with information into these incidents is asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at (414) 288-1911. Officials are reviewing security camera footage to see if anything was caught on camera.
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