UNC Wilmington holds classes; gunman at large

WILMINGTON, N.C.

Classes were held even though the suspect remained at large.

An alert that was issued by the university shortly before midnight was lifted 5 a.m. Tuesday.

The suspect is wanted in a robbery of four people at a nearby fast food restaurant.

The school had issued alerts via email, text message, voicemail and on the university's website after the robbery. Those on campus were warned to find a secure location, lock doors and stay away from windows.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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