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Courtesy: UNR Police

University of Nevada Police say they are looking for a man who broke into a student's car at Peccole Park Wednesday evening. 

Police say the incident happened before 5:15 p.m. in the upper parking lot when two students noticed their car's doors were open. When they got closer, they saw the suspect inside the car who then backed away and possibly showed a gun to the students.

The students left the area and then called police. 

They told police the suspect eventually got away in a blue sedan, possibly a Subaru, in an unknown direction. 

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5'10" to 6' feet tall and 130-150 pounds. He was last seen wearing black clothing and a black hat. 

If you have any information that can help authorities, call University Police at 775-784-4013, non-emergency dispatch at 775-334-2677(COPS), or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, or text your tip to 847411. Your information will remain anonymous.

University Police offer these safety tips when on campus:

  • Make personal safety your number one priority. Awareness, Avoidance and Risk Reduction is the best way to avoid becoming a victim.
  • Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your feelings and do what you need to do to be safe.
  • Be alert! Look around you; be aware of who is on the street and in the area. Make it difficult for anyone to take you by surprise.
  • Keep your distance from anyone who triggers a suspicion in your mind and contact police.
  • Stay alert to your surroundings when walking at night. Walk briskly to your destination.
  • Travel in groups of two or more and always travel in well-lit, heavily traveled areas.
  • Carry a whistle or noise maker. This can serve as a reminder to exercise caution and can alert someone in the area that you need help. Electronic safety noise makers are available free of charge at University Police Services.
  • If listening to music, keep the volume low so you can hear what is going on around you.
  • If you know you are going to be working late, plan ahead as to how you will get to your vehicle or home safely

(University of Nevada Police contributed to this report.)