The University of Minnesota Police Department responded near the intersection of Pleasant Street SE and Pillsbury Drive SE. The victim, a former University of Minnesota student, was walking northbound along the west side of Pleasant Street SE when they were approached by three men wearing ski masks and dark clothing, according to police.

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Two of the men physically assaulted the victim while the third man displayed a handgun. The suspects stole the victim's wallet and fled eastbound from the area.

The victim described the suspects to campus police as men in their late teens, but did not have additional details.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the University of Minnesota Police Department at 612-624-COPS (2677) and reference case number UM-2019-105053.