NIC student reports assault, robbery

Coeur d’Alene Police detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning at 5:57 in the vicinity of Garden Avenue and Hubbard Street.

A 19-year-old female reported she was walking toward the North Idaho College campus when she saw a male walking toward her on the sidewalk. She said that when he got within approximately six feet, he yelled at her to give him her backpack. She refused and the male allegedly lunged at her and forcibly removed the bag from her shoulder.

The victim fell backward into some nearby bushes as a result of the struggle. No weapon was displayed or mentioned during the robbery. She stated that she has never seen the male on campus before.

The assailant is described as a white male in his early 20s, about 6 feet tall and "extra skinny." He was wearing a black hoodie, black sweat pants, and white Nikes with a red swish.

The victim’s backpack contained gym clothes and a water bottle. It is described as a nylon drawstring cinch bag with a North Idaho College softball emblem on it. If anyone has any information on this crime they are asked to call Coeur d’Alene Police Department at 208-769-2320 or contact  [email protected]