A man was robbed at gunpoint on the University of Chicago campus on Friday night, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred after the victim was approached by two armed individuals while walking on a sidewalk in the university area.
Police reports indicate the robbery took place at approximately 10:15 p.m. on the 800 block of East 55th Street near South Cottage Grove Avenue. Two unknown suspects confronted the victim, displayed a firearm, and demanded personal items. The victim complied and was left without belongings as the suspects fled the scene.
University community members who were in the vicinity later reported the incident to authorities. Chicago police responded, secured the location, and began gathering statements from witnesses. Detectives have launched an investigation to identify the two individuals involved, but no arrests have been reported at this time.
The event unfolded while members of the university were walking on campus after dark, highlighting the presence of criminal activity in an area typically considered a residential and academic environment. Police continue to patrol the campus and surrounding streets, and they are reviewing surveillance footage to aid in the search for the suspects. The university has not released additional details about the victim or any further safety measures at this stage.