Police investigating robbery on USC campus | Crime

Police are investigating a reported robbery on the campus of the University of South Carolina.

The incident happened on Wednesday near the intersection of Sumter St. and Devine St. around 5:45 p.m.

A male reported to police that he was walking down Sumter St. when he was approached by a silver Nissan Altima with two people inside.

The victim said he was called over to the call by a black male who was in the passenger seat of the car. According to the victim, the passenger, who had something in his hand which may have been a weapon, grabbed him and took his money. 

A black female then drove the vehicle southbound on Sumter St.

Authorities have not released any other details about the suspects.

The Columbia Police Department and University of South Carolina Police Department are investigating the report.

If you know anything about this incident, you are urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. To send anonymous tips via text or online, go to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com