Attempted robbery reported near U of M student housing center

An attempted robbery was reported Wednesday night near a University of Minnesota student housing center.

According to the University Public Safety Department, the attempted robbery happened at about 8:14 p.m. near Como Student Community Cooperative.

The department said the suspect assaulted the victim and attempted to take his Xbox.

The male suspect is described as being about 6 feet tall and wearing a brown and black sweater with blue jeans.

No other details were immediately available.

The incident is under investigation.