AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is investigating an alleged attempted stabbing near campus Monday evening.
UTPD says one of its officers was flagged down around 6:30 p.m. August 3 for a report of attempted aggravated assault.
The victim, who UTPD says is not affiliated with UT, told the officer that while walking in the 2200 block of Guadalupe Street, a man yelled at him without provocation, pulled out a knife and swung it twice. The victim was able to distract the man and get away uninjured.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, 5'10" with a slender build and shoulder-length brown hair. He was last seen wearing a maroon shirt and blue jeans or dark pants.
UTPD says officers searched the area but did not find anyone matching that description.
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UTPD is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 512-471-4441 ext. 9.