WiscAlert-It is believed the suspect has left the area. There is no longer a threat to the UW campus at this time. MPD is investigating.
— UW-Madison Police (@UWMadisonPolice) October 17, 2017
UPDATE, Monday, 8:59 p.m.: Police have tweeted that there is no longer a threat on campus.
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Original story:
MADISON, Wis. - A man with a gun was reported near Union South after a report of an armed robbery, according to a tweet sent out by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department on Monday at 6:15 p.m.
WiscAlert-A man with a gun has been reported near Union South after a report of an armed robbery. Avoid the area.
— UW-Madison Police (@UWMadisonPolice) October 17, 2017
UW-Madison sent a WiscAlert to students, saying a suspect was seen near University and Randall Avenues fleeing toward Union South after a reported robbery.
The university asked students to avoid the area and find a safe place.
WiscAlert- Suspect was near University and Randall Aves. fleeing toward Union South after reported robbery. Avoid area, seek a safe place.
— UW-Madison (@UWMadison) October 17, 2017
