UWPD Investigating Aggravated Assault & Strong-Arm Robbery at Residence Hall

• Incident date: September 30, 2015, 12:45 pm
• Incident type: Aggravated Assault
• Location/address: Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall

On Monday, October 5, a UW-Madison student reported she was the victim of an aggravated assault and strong-arm robbery. The alleged incident occurred on Wednesday, September 30, at approximately 12:45 p.m. It happened inside a residence hall room at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall, 1200 Observatory Drive, on the UW-Madison Campus.

The victim reported that a man entered her room and knocked her unconscious. Before losing consciousness, the victim recalls someone rifling through her backpack while she was on the ground. She also reported cash and other personal property missing.

The suspect is described as a white male, six feet tall, stocky build, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, and black gloves.

The UW-MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently investigating this case. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact UWPD at (608) 264-COPS.