— A woman was robbed and attacked with a stun gun and knife at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, police said.

Duke University sent a crime alert to students Saturday afternoon after a report of an armed robbery.

Police said the suspect stole the woman's phone and cut her hand so that it required stitches.

The suspect is a man described as 6 feet tall with a thin to medium build. He was in his late 30s, had no facial hair, short to medium hair and was wearing a black sweatshirt and dark blue jeans. Police do not believe he is a student.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Duke University police at 919-684-2444.