BLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 14, 2016 – At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2016, The Virginia Tech Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery that had occurred approximately 20 minutes earlier in the Dietrick Parking Lot on the Virginia Tech campus. 

Upon arrival, a male victim was located and reported that an unknown male with a deep, scruffy voice called out for help from the bushes. The victim stated that when he approached, the suspect jumped up, presented a knife and demanded the victim's wallet. The victim resisted and a struggle ensued. 

The suspect then fled the area in the direction of War Memorial Gym.

The suspect is described as a "college aged" white male approximately 5' 10" tall, slender build, with dirty blonde hair, over his ears in length. He was wearing a black zip up jacket with a hood and blue jeans.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Virginia Tech Police Department immediately by calling 540-382-4343.

The Virginia Tech Police Department would like to remind all community members of the following:

  • -- Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts.
  • -- Report all suspicious people and circumstances immediately.
  • -- Be cautious in confronting suspicious persons. Call Virginia Tech Police Department.

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