Two University of New Haven students were robbed at gunpoint near a convenience store on-campus early Sunday morning, according to school officials.
A spokesperson with the university said the incident happened at approximately 12:20 a.m. in the area of the Re-Charge Convenience Market, or C-Store, on campus.
Officials said the alleged robber is described as a 5-foot-8 man, about 18 to 20 years old and of medium build. They were wearing dark clothing and a black ski mask at the time of the robbery, according to the university.
The university said the alleged robber got out of the passenger side backseat of a car and took one of the students' purses before leaving campus.
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University of New Haven Police and West Haven Police responded to the scene and secured campus.
"As always, the safety and well-being of our university community is our paramount priority," a spokesperson for the university said.
A criminal investigation is underway. University police say they're increasing patrols on and around campus as a result of the robbery.
