The City of Madison Police Department is investigating a reported armed robbery at the U.S. Bank on East Campus Mall.
A campus-wide WiscAlert was sent out shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday warning students of the reported armed robbery. The subject was allegedly carrying a weapon and left the area traveling north.
The University of Wisconsin Police Department told students about a half hour later that “there is no threat in the area” but encouraged people to call 911 if they have information.
WiscAlert-Madison PD continues investigation of armed robbery. At this time, there is no threat in the area. Call 911 if you have info.
— UW-Madison Police (@UWMadisonPolice) February 4, 2015
The WiscAlerts described the suspect as a 6’4” slim white male who was wearing a black hoodie and gray mask and was “possibly carrying a brown bag.”
University of Wisconsin Police Department spokesperson Mark Lovicott said the city is handling the case, although UWPD has police helping in the area.
5 @madisonpolice squads on scene of armed robbery at U.S. Bank on E. Campus Mall. Peds still allowed thru area pic.twitter.com/Ew6wVQi87M
— Logan Reigstad (@loganreigstad) February 4, 2015
This story is developing and will be updated as we get more information.
