UTC police searching for attempted robbery suspect

 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police say they’re looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery last night.

They say a male student was attacked walking on McCallie Avenue shortly before 2 a-m near Parking Lot 51.

An unknown male approached him and attempted to take his bag.

After a brief struggle, that suspect fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a 5’5 black male with very short hair between 25 and 50 years old.

They say he was wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes.

The UTC Police Department is actively investigating this crime.

If have any information about this crime, please contact UTC Police.

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