Two men on Bascom Hill mugged a UW-Madison staff member Thursday night at approximately 9:45 p.m., according to UWPD.
Police said the incident occurednear the southwest end of Bascom Hall.
The suspects fled the scene without taking any money or valuables from the victim.
UWPD describe the suspects as black males in their 20s, approximately 5' 11' tall, weighing 160 pounds. One suspect was described as wearing a long-sleeved plaid flannel shirt and dark pants, the other wore a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark pants.
In the event of an attempted robbery UWPD advises victims surrender their belongings rather than risk injury. They caution staff members working around Bascom Hill to be aware of their surroundings when leaving work.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should call UWPD at (608) 262-2957 or Campus Crime Stoppers at (608) 262-8477.