Correction – An earlier version of this article had incorrect information. According to a statement from Lt. Omar Martinez, the victim was convinced to enter the suspects’ vehicle, but based on the information Martinez has, this is not being considered a kidnapping at this time. Additional information has also been added to the article indicating the reason why the victim gave his money to the suspects, further clarifying why this is being looked at by police as a robbery. The correct time the initial incident took place, and the time the police were contacted, have also been updated.
A LBCC student was the victim of an alleged robbery as he was leaving campus for the evening on March 19 around 5:00 p.m.
According to campus safety officer, Lt. Omar Martinez, the incident was not reported to police until March 22 at around 8:30 a.m.
Martinez commented that the student was approached in the parking lot at PCC by two males and one female and was convinced to get into the suspects’ vehicle.
The suspects then drove the victim to a nearby ATM, where he was instructed to empty his bank account.
Fearing for his safety, the victim complied with the suspects’s demands.
According to Martinez, there were no reports of weapons involved or injuries.
Due to the ongoing investigation, Martinez was unable to identify the victim, the suspects, the location of the ATM, or any other further details.