Crime & Safety

Armed Man Spotted Near University Of Maryland Campus: Police

Authorities are still searching for a man who displayed a gun near the campus Tuesday.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Authorities are searching for a man with a gun spotted near the University of Maryland on Tuesday, according to police.

University of Maryland police said the man displayed a gun in his waistband in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect, authorities said.

Police said the man had dreadlocks and was wearing all black with red shoes. He was last seen heading north on Baltimore Avenue.

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Prince George's County police are investigating the incident.

No additional details were immediately available.

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