Police are still searching for a man who robbed a 21-year-old man at gunpoint at approximately 8:50 a.m. on North Charter Street near Spring Street, according to Madison police.
The suspect approached the victim with a handgun, stole his money and then took off on foot toward Regent Street, Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said in a statement.
Police describe the suspect as a 5’9” Hispanic male with black hair worn “fade” style, no facial hair and who was wearing a red hoodie, jeans and carrying a dark jacket, according to the report.
Students were warned in a timely manner this morning through University of Wisconsin-Madison WiscAlerts.
The first WiscAlert came at approximately 9:01 a.m. and informed students of the situation. The alert urged students to use caution around the Charter and Spring Street areas.
The second WiscAlert came at approximately 9:42 a.m. stating the search was complete but that the suspect was still at large.
A third WiscAlert was issued once police completed the search of the robbery area.
The UWPD and MPD will continue to investigate. Students are urged to call 911 to report any suspicious activity, the report said.
