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Robbery Reported Near Duke Hospital

A robbery was reported early Tuesday at the University Inn, across the street from Duke Hospital.

The hotel clerk, who was not injured, told police that a man walked inside the building around 1:10 a.m., implied he had a gun and demanded money. The man was given money and he fled on foot, police said.

The robber was described as a black man, 6-feet tall, wearing dark clothing and a shiny shirt under his jacket. The hotel has a surveillance system and the video will be reviewed by Durham Police, which is investigating the case.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Durham Police at (919) 560-4427; Duke Police at (919) 684-2444, or Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Callers may remain anonymous.