Prince George’s County Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place near the University of Maryland’s campus on Saturday, according to a UMD alert.
The robbery took place on Knox Road between Hopkins Avenue and Dickinson Avenue between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m, according to the alert.
A group of men were walking down Knox Road when they approached a university student and another man with no affiliation to ask a question, according to the alert. The student and man were then robbed at gunpoint and their property was taken.
University of Maryland Police were notified of the incident at about 10:48 a.m, according to the alert.
The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident, including the possible identities of the suspects, is encouraged to contact police at 301-352-1200.
