Wednesday, 3 p.m. LSU Police responded to an on-campus robbery reported at 11 p.m. Tuesday night. LSU Police Department Spokesperson Cory Lalonde explained the victim was walking between Pleasant Hall and the Student Union when a man approached and demanded the victim’s wallet and cell phone at gun point. The suspect then entered a silver 4-door vehicle thought to be a Honda or Acura. The car held other people and was last seen heading east to Dalrymple Drive on Highland Road, Lalonde said. Lalonde said this marked the second armed robbery of the year, and most crimes like this occur when criminals see a chance to get away with them. “Most crimes we generally see on campus are crimes of opportunity,” he explained. “We strongly advise people not to walk alone at night.” Lalonde suggested using transit or traveling in groups when traveling through campus at late hours.
Wednesday, 12:25 a.m. – The LSU Police Department has reported an armed robbery on campus outside of Pleasant Hall.
A mass text and email were released at about 12:20 a.m. describing five male suspects in a silver, newer-model Honda or Acura.
Students are advised to avoid the area.
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