NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after they say a rideshare driver threatened riders with a knife Friday night.

Tulane University Police Department issued a "timely warning" for students after the alleged attempted armed robbery occurred on the Uptown campus.

Police said around 11:40 p.m. on Aug. 29, a group of students used an Uber to return to campus at Willow Street and McAlister Drive. Tulane Police said the victim’s friends got out the car at their drop-off location when the driver allegedly pointed a knife at the victim and demanded more money for the trip.

The victim left the car without injuries, and the driver left the scene. According to Tulane Police, NOPD identified a suspect.

Suspect Description:

Black female

Driving a black Toyota Coroll

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