Update: Police said on Wednesday that the student admitted to making false report.
A Penn State student reported by robbed by an unknown male wielding a knife on Tuesday night in State College.
According to a timely warning issued by the university, the robbery occurred at 9:36 p.m. in Sunset Park on McKee Street. The male allegedly displayed a knife and stole the student’s wallet.
The student sustained minor injuries during the incident.
A description of the suspect was not provided. The student reported the robbery to State College police at 9:56 p.m.
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