According to a statement from university President Robert Manuel, the crimes happened between 10 p.m. on Saturday and 2 a.m. on Sunday on the quad near Belden and Seminary, and at the intersection of Belden and Racine.
Manuel said in both incidents, the suspects approached students and demanded their personal belongings. In one of the incidents, the suspect struck a student with a weapon, the statement said. While their condition wasn't disclosed, Manuel said the school's Public Safety office "responded immediately," and university officials are working to support the students involved.In response, Manuel said the university would be taking "immediate action" by adding more security officers on both campuses while Chicago police increase patrols around the school.
"Chicago continues to grapple with criminal activity, including robberies throughout the city," Manuel said in the statement. "Public Safety remains on heightened alert and is actively working with the Chicago Police Department to address these most recent incidents on campus."safety escort service"Keeping our university community safe is a top priority, and please know we take incidents like this extremely seriously," Manuel said in the statement.
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