On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., an armed robbery was reported to MCAD Campus Safety. The incident occurred in the vestibule of a campus residence hall.
At approximately 9:31 p.m., two individuals were walking westbound on 26th St. E when a black Chevrolet sedan with a non-functioning left headlight slowed alongside them. The vehicle contained two men dressed in dark clothing. One of the men followed the two individuals into the residence hall vestibule after they entered the building. The individual was described as a light-skinned male, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim build. He was wearing a mask, a black hoodie with flame decals on the sleeves, dark skinny jeans, and dark Jordan-style sneakers. The individual was brandishing what appeared to be a black firearm.
The individual demanded the victims' purses, phones, and money before leaving the building and returning to the waiting vehicle. The vehicle was last observed traveling westbound on 26th St. E past Nicollet Avenue.
The Minneapolis Police Department responded and is investigating the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or may have information about the individuals or vehicle described above is encouraged to contact Campus Safety or the Minneapolis Police Department.
Safety Tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings, particularly when walking on or near campus after dark.
- If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts and move toward a safe, populated location.
- When walking off campus, consider traveling with others whenever possible.
- Keep your phone accessible, but avoid distractions that may prevent you from noticing what is happening around you.
- If you see a suspicious person or vehicle, do not approach or confront them. Move to a safe location and report what you observed.
- If you believe you are being followed or are in immediate danger, enter a secure building or other safe location and call 911.
- Campus Safety escorts are available within the Campus Safety escort area. See the Campus Safety Escort Area map for details, or contact Campus Safety at (612) 874-3555 for assistance.
This message is intended to promote safety on campus and comply, in part, with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. For more information on campus crime and safety, please contact Campus Safety’s non-emergency line at (612) 874-3801.