Friday June 13, a man was attacked and robbed while crossing the railroad tracks between Chancellor Street and Virginia Avenue.
"The victim was hit on the head with a fist," said Charlottesville police Lt. J.W. Gibson.
Although police are unable to disclose the amount of money taken during the robbery, they did say not a lot of money was taken.
According to Gibson, the crime took place at about 2:20 a.m. Police were alerted near 2:30 a.m.
Charlottesville police said they expected the area to be crowded at the time of the robbery.
"It's a notable busy spot at 2:30 in the morning," Gibson said. "There were several people nearby. We received descriptions from the witnesses."
Charlottesville police said the witnesses said there were three thieves, two white and one black. The victim and the robbers were all on foot.
So far, no suspects have been apprehended.
The witnesses came to the aid of the victim without putting themselves in harm's way.
"The witnesses did not do anything to harm themselves," Gibson said. "Some helped [the victim] out and others ran after the guys to get an idea of where the robbers went. They did not try to be John Wayne and do things that might get themselves hurt."
"The guys who went after the robbers kept a safe distance, but followed close enough to get an idea of where the robbers were headed," Gibson said.
Of three young women standing not too far from the robbery, one saw the robbery and quietly alerted her friends.
"She didn't start screaming and yelling at her friends, but she tried to keep her friends quiet because she was afraid they were going to be victims," Gibson said. "After they felt safe, she yelled at some males to let them know what happened."
Gibson said the witnesses acted in the best possible manner considering the circumstances.
The victim was not hospitalized for the injuries he received from the blow to his head.
Police warned students to remember to walk in groups at night for safety.
"Travel with at least one other person," University police Captain Michael Coleman said. "Pay attention to your area and the people around. Use the emergency phones if necessary"
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