UWPD seeks info on Bascom mugging

A UW–Madison staff member escaped injury on Sept. 11 after being mugged by two men outside Bascom Hall. The incident took place at 9:45 p.m. near the southwest corner of the building, according to UWPD.

The staff member struggled with two suspects, who implied they had a weapon. The suspects fled on foot without getting any money.

Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects, described as black males in their 20s, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, with one wearing a long-sleeved plaid flannel shirt and dark pants, the other wearing a dark colored long-sleeved shirt and dark pants.

Staff members working later shifts around Bascom or elsewhere on campus are advised to be aware of their surroundings. Police generally advise that it is better to give up your belongings than potentially be injured in a struggle.

Anyone with information regarding this case can call the UWPD at (608) 262-2957 or Campus Crime Stoppers at (608) 262-8477.