A 20-year-old white male was the victim of a strong-arm robbery Sunday morning, according to a UCPD crime alert.

The incident occurred at 4 a.m. on Channing Way and Ellsworth Street. According to the alert, the victim was approached by three bulky 5-foot-10 males in hoodies who stole the victim’s backpack after the victim tried to run away.

The victim was not physically injured during the encounter.

The suspects were last seen running westbound on Channing Way. BPD officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects, according to the alert.

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