UNC Police Investigating Porthole Alley Robbery

UNC Police are investigating a reported strong-arm robbery just off Franklin Street early Saturday.

The 26-year-old male victim was walking in Porthole Alley at 2:35 Saturday morning, according to the incident report, when he was approached by four suspects.

Police say the victim was assaulted and the suspects took his cellphone. Authorities say the victim was not a student at UNC. Records have his address listed in Durham.

Two suspects fled the scene in a silver vehicle, according to law enforcement, while the other two fled on foot as police arrived and were apprehended.

The victim did not report seeing a weapon and was transported for treatment of his injuries. Police did not provide an update on his health status.

UNC Department of Public Safety spokesperson Randy Young said that the two suspects arrested were Monti Karlter and Chesley Dion McSwain – both 18 years old.

If anyone has information regarding the investigation, you are asked to call 911. Callers who would like to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers at (919) 942-7515. Calls to CrimeStoppers are confidential and anonymous and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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UNC Police Investigating Porthole Alley Robbery

UNC Police are investigating a reported strong-arm robbery just off Franklin Street early Saturday. The 26-year-old male victim was walking in Porthole Alley at 2:35 Saturday morning, according to the incident report, when he was approached by four suspects. Police say the victim was assaulted and the suspects took his cellphone. Authorities say the victim […]

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