News Release

Early morning robbery reported at Carolina Inn

CHAPEL HILL - An employee of the Carolina Inn on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported being robbed by a male suspect early today (May 25).

The suspect reportedly entered an office in the hotel at 5:30 a.m., produced a knife and demanded money from the employee. The suspect fled with an unknown amount of currency.

The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, 20-30 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. He had a short haircut and a mustache. He was wearing black pants, a white shirt and had a black backpack on his shoulder.

UNC Public Safety is conducting an investigation into the incident and asks anyone with information concerning this case to call the department at (919) 962-8100 or Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers at (919) 942-7515. Callers to CrimeStoppers are neither asked to reveal their identity nor appear in court.

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Public Safety contact: Randy Young, (919) 962-1502
News Services contact: Lisa Katz, (919) 962-2093