UNC Police are investigating reports of two armed robberies on the Carolina campus last night.
An Alert Carolina message says that the robberies occurred near Aycock Hall and Raleigh Road just before 11 o’clock last night. Police are searching for two suspects, one estimated 6′ tall and the other approximately 5’10”.
In the first robbery, the suspects reportedly brandished a handgun and demanded the male victim’s wallet.
A female victim was approached shortly after the first robbery by the same two suspects who were in a white four-door sedan.
The Alert Carolina message told students to: Go inside immediately; Close windows and doors; Stay until further notice; and Follow directions from emergency responders or University officials.
While the Alert Carolina message reports the robberies occurred just before 11 o’clock, the message wasn’t sent out through the system until 11:35. The “All Clear” message was sent out at 11:50.
UNC officials say the system failed and a full review will be launched immediately to ensure this breakdown in communication does not happen again.
The university apologized for the system’s failure.
Anyone with information regarding the suspects is asked to call 911 or contact the UNC Department of Public Safety.
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