UB Alert: Attempted Purse Snatching

9:55 p.m. -- University Police are investigating an attempted purse snatching that occurred on the UB's North Campus in Jacobs "A" parking lot. UB Police and Amherst Police are on the scene and recommend that all students, faculty and staff exercise caution and do not walk alone. Call 645-2222 if you need assistance or have information to aid the investigation.

According to UB Police, a student left the library and was walking to her car when she was accosted by two white males in dark clothing wearing dark colored sweatshirts. One sweatshirt was described as a "North Face Fleece Sweater." They pushed the victim to the ground, striking her and attempted to get her bag. When she resisted they fled northeast.

Additional updates will be posted as needed to www.emergency.buffalo.edu.