The UNC Police Department is investigating a robbery reported in one of the campus’ residence halls on Tuesday night.

An Alert Carolina message sent to the university community said police received a report around 8 p.m. from a student in Morrison Residence Hall, which is off Paul Hardin Drive and Manning Drive. According to the victim, a woman assaulted and verbally threatened them after entering the student’s dorm room. The incident report filed to UNC Police described the interaction as “taking and searching for money by means of violent intimidation over money dispute.”

The Alert Carolina described the suspect as a Black female with short hair pulled back. She is approximately 5-foot-2 with a medium build and reportedly had three nose piercings, including one nose ring. UNC Police said as of Wednesday afternoon, the suspect had not been identified and it was unknown whether they are a fellow UNC student.

An entrance to Morrison Residence Hall on UNC campus, as students move in during the 2018-19 academic year. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

The campus police department used the incident to remind UNC students and campus community members about safety tips around dorms. They encouraged people to lock their doors any time you leave your room, and to not give entry to strangers unless you know they live in the residence hall. UNC Police also advised against propping open exterior building doors for any length of time.

The Alert Carolina message anyone with information about Tuesday’s robbery at Morrison Residence Hall is advised to call the UNC Police Department at 919-962-8100. In the event of an emergency, UNC students are encouraged to call 911 or find campus police officers at the Public Safety Building at 285 Manning Drive. The campus police department is also available for non-emergency by calling 919-962-8100.

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