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Police foil attempted robbery near University Towers

By Eli Hughes–

The University of Louisville Police Department says it stopped an attempted robbery and assault of a student near University Tower Apartments early Wednesday morning. The info came in an Aug. 25 RAVE alert.

“A UofL police officer on patrol identified an attempted robbery and assault Wednesday at about 2:30 a.m. near University Tower Apartments,” the alert read. “The officer interrupted the assault and pursued the suspect, who fled the scene. UofL Police secured the immediate area. Staff are providing support and resources to the student. ULPD is expanding patrols in the area.