September 12, 2015
Temple University students were cautioned by campus police Friday after two robberies occurred near the same location just off of main campus.
According to an email, a student reported being grabbed by a man on the 1700 block of Fontain Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The unknown male grabbed the student's wallet and ran west down Fontain Street, according to police. No injuries were reported.
Around 2:30 a.m. that following morning, an unknown male reportedly struck a person and took their wallet on the same block before fleeing in the same direction.
The suspect is described as being between 30-40 years old and was wearing a dark sweatshirt with blue jeans.
Police say the incidents could be connected. Anyone with information about either robbery is asked to call Temple Police at 215-204-1234.
Due to the incidents, police are reminding students about campus safety services, including shuttles and walking escorts. Information can be found at temple.edu/safety.
