CHARLOTTE — UNC Charlotte Emergency Management officials say they’re looking for an armed robbery suspect.
The incident happened Saturday afternoon around 1 p.m. in Lot 25 near the light rail station.
NinerAlert: Armed robbery reported in Lot 25. Suspect seen leaving campus towards University City Blvd in 2019 blue Kia Optima. More in email.
— UNC Charlotte Emergency Management (@NinerAlerts) September 12, 2026
Officials told Channel 9 a student called saying the suspect threatened her with a gun, demanding she hand over her car and cell phone.
The student wasn’t physically harmed.
Officials say the person was last seen driving a blue Kia Optima near University City Boulevard.
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