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Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
The Observer

NDPD reports two armed robberies off campus

The South Bend Police Department (SBPD) informed the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) of two armed robberies that occurred south of campus, the NDPD said in an email Thursday.

The first armed robbery took place around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of North Jacob and East Bissell streets, according to the email. The victim was reportedly a Notre Dame student. Two 6-foot-2, thin-built Black men were described as the suspects per the email. One suspect had a full-size firearm and both were traveling in a purple car, possibly a Pontiac Grand Am, with a tinted license plate cover, according to the email. No one was reportedly injured in the incident.

The second incident reportedly occurred Thursday morning around 10:40 a.m. near the intersection of South Bend Avenue and Eddy Street. The NDPD email said the suspect was described as wearing a gold jacket and green pants.

NDPD said they are in contact with SBPD about these incidents and urged anyone with information to get in contact with SBPD at 574-235-9263.