Officials urge caution after 2 attempted robberies at University of Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning the community after two attempted robberies took place since Thursday night.

Authorities responded to an attempted robbery at 10:24 p.m. Dec. 5 at Pleasant Street SE and Pillsbury Drive SE in Minneapolis. The suspect was described as wearing a dark blue hoodie and dark clothing. He also implied he had a weapon.

Another attempted robbery took place around 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning near Harvard Street and Delaware Street. According to authorities, the three male suspects were wearing face masks, and one had a handgun. The suspects were seen driving a silver sedan.

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