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Attempted robbery near 13th and University

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident.
Attempted robbery near 13th and University
Image by Morgan La Casse
by Ethan Fine
Published April 25, 2021

A SAFE-U alert sent out to the University of Minnesota community notified of an attempted robbery on Sunday afternoon.

The attempted robbery occurred near 13th and University Ave SE at 12:18 p.m. 

The suspect exited a white car, pushing down a woman in an attempt to steal her phone. The suspect then reentered the car and left, with another man driving.

The suspect, a male, was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt. No weapon was seen during the attempted robbery. 

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident. 

This is a breaking news report. More information will be added as it becomes available.

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