CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Law enforcement agencies are investigating after a female student was attacked and robbed near the Old Well on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday evening.

The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. when the student and a friend were walking along Cameron Avenue.

According to the university, the suspect approached the pair, assaulted the victim, stole her purse and then fled in the direction of Franklin Street. 

The individual was wearing a black zip-up jacket, blue jeans and a black hat.

No weapon was reported in the incident.

Anyone with information which may aid in the investigation into this incident should contact UNC Police by calling 911.