University of Maryland Police reported an off-campus armed robbery that occurred about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a UMD Alert.
The incident was reported in the area of Rhode Island Avenue and Pierce Avenue, according to the alert. He was last seen heading toward Lake Artemesia, according to an update sent at 5:03 p.m.
University Police were notified of the incident at 4:34 p.m.
The suspect is a Hispanic man who is about 21 or 22 years old and is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, according to the alert. He was reported to have long hair tied in a ponytail while wearing a white T-shirt and black pants and carrying a knife.
The suspect is not in custody, and Prince George’s County Police and University Police arrived at the scene to search for him. University Police issued an all-clear at 5:13 p.m., and officers cleared the scene after believing the suspect had left the area.
Park police are investigating the incident.
