Public Safety and Security sent out a University email detailing an attempted robbery that took place in the early morning of Sept. 28.
The attempted robbery took place by Shelby Center on West Magnolia Avenue around 4-4:15 a.m.
Public Safety said in the email that police are looking into the matter.
"The victim indicated that the suspect is believed to be a young white male wearing a black bandana, black shirt, and black pants, who was last seen leaving the area in a white or grey early 2000 Ford Mustang with loud exhaust," the email said. "A weapon was displayed, but no property was taken. The suspect's vehicle was last seen traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Magnolia Avenue."
Police said if anyone has any information on the incident to contact the Auburn Police Division tip line at (334) 246-1391.
The email also said students and employees should always use the buddy system while traveling on foot at night on or off campus.
To report suspicious activity call 911 for emergency calls or (334) 501-3100 for non-emergency calls.
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