Students walk to and from Bozorth Hall on Rowan University's campus. Photo Courtesy/ Cole Ditzel
Two students were robbed outside of Bozorth Hall on Rowan University’s campus at 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to Rowan Police.
The students were approached by “a college-aged black male wearing a dark red hooded sweatshirt, with the hood over its head, black sweatpants, black and white sneakers and displayed a handgun,” according to the Timely Warning report. The suspect then proceeded to steal the students’ cell phones and flee the scene in a car.
The car was described as a four-door grey or silver sedan and traveled westbound towards Triad Apartments.
The suspect was arrested after being identified and Rowan students were notified through the Timely Warning service provided by Rowan Police.
Rowan Police would like to remind students to always walk in groups in well-lit areas, keep their belongings close to their persons, report suspicious activity and, in an, emergency call 911 or 856-256-4911.
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