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2 people robbed at gunpoint near Barry University

White Mercedes-Benz stolen in robbery

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Two people, including a student, were robbed early Friday near Barry University, the private college's public safety team said in a notice that was sent to students.

The robbery was reported at 2 a.m. near Northwest 115th Street and Sixth Avenue, adjacent to the college's Sylvester Tower.

According to the public safety notice, the victims were approached by several men who pulled up in a black four-door car, possibly a Dodge Charger.

Barry University Public Safety officials said the thieves stole a white Mercedes-Benz from the victim, who is not a student at the college.

The victim was injured in the carjacking and was taken to a hospital.

The student was not injured.

Miami-Dade police are investigating.

Anyone with information about the robbery and carjacking is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.


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