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Student robbed near Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex

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The robbery was reported at 7:24 p.m. Tuesday, according to an email from DPS.

UPDATED: Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 9:50 p.m.

A Syracuse University student reported being robbed by two men Tuesday night in the 400 block of Van Buren Street near the corner of Almond Street, the Department of Public Safety said in an email.

The 400 block of Van Buren Street is located behind the Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex on the SU campus. The student said one of the men displayed what looked like a black handgun and demanded the student’s property, according to DPS.

The student handed over their food and money, according to DPS. The two men then fled on foot toward Burt Street and away from campus, DPS said. No injuries were reported.

DPS said the first suspect was described as 18 to 20 years old, 5’6” and wearing dark clothing. The second suspect was also described as 18 to 20 years, 5’8”, heavier set and wearing all black clothing, DPS said.



The Syracuse Police Department and DPS were on the scene and investigating the incident, according to a DPS email.

This post has been updated with additional reporting.
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