Cornell University Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred on the Cascadilla Gorge trail between Hoy Road and Oak Avenue at about 3:35 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011.
A male victim reported that while he was walking on the trail, he was approached by two subjects and robbed at knife point. The victim reports that he was assaulted during the course of the robbery. The victim describes the suspects as a white male and a black male, both wearing dark hoodies. No further description is available at this time. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.
The police investigation is continuing. Anyone with information related to this event should contact Cornell University Police at (607) 255-1111.
This information posted: 2011-09-24 04:47:25 -0400
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