UC Davis police have issued a campus alert about a strong-arm robbery that occurred Tuesday night near Aggie Village.
Police say the female victim was walking on the Arboretum foot path near the campus housing area at about 7:15 p.m. when the suspect came up from behind her, grabbed her backpack and snatched her cell phone from her hand. He was last seen running toward the UCD campus.
The suspect is described as a white male adult with a full beard, blond hair with dreadlocks and a dirty appearance.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call 530-754-COPS (2677). As a result of this incident, UCD police officers and Aggie Host security officers will conduct extra patrols in the area, and students are encouraged to use the free Safe Rides service for nighttime transportation.