Two Robberies Reported Near U Of M Twin Cities Campus

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Police are investigating after back-to-back attempted robberies Saturday afternoon near the University of Minnesota campus.

The suspects were allegedly two teen males driving in a dark SUV.

According to a spokesperson for the department, the robbery happened at the Mariucci Arena around 3:30 p.m. and a second attempted robbery occurred at 6th Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast.

Police are still gathering information, but they recommend to use caution near the Twin Cities campus.

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