An unknown male robbed a 20-year-old, female University student at knifepoint while she was walking on Marr’s Spring Road near Ridgecrest South Tuesday around 9 p.m. She sustained no injuries, according to the University of Alabama Police Department.

The assailant stole the student’s purse, laptop and ACTion card, as well as a black nylon bag and keys. He then fled the scene on foot heading west, UAPD reported.

The victim described the suspect as a 5-feet-10-inches to 6-feet-tall male in his late 20’s to early 30’s with a medium complexion. According to UAPD, the victim described the suspect as weighing approximately 200 lbs. and wearing blue jean shorts and a white sleeveless T-shirt.

Director of Media Relations Cathy Andreen said the robbery was an isolated incident. However, there were precautions taken.

“A helicopter was used to aid in the search for the suspect following the incident,” Andreen said. “The helicopter was requested through mutual aid from Tuscaloosa [Police Department].”

UAPD does not release suspects’ names, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Brandon Refour, a freshman majoring in public relations and a resident of Ridgecrest South Residence Hall, said he’s not worried about his safety.

“I felt safe because I didn’t know too many details about it,” he said. “Had I known more, I probably would have felt uneasy.”

Colby Finnegan, a freshman who also lives in Ridgecrest South, said female students should be more cautious than males when walking alone at night.

Last semester, he said, an intoxicated man assaulted his girlfriend when she walking alone after a football game.

“Somebody grabbed her and threw her down a hill,” he said.

To report information about Tuesday’s incident, call University Police at 348-5454. Crime prevention information is available through UAPD’s Safer Living Guide, which can be viewed at police.ua.edu.