Patrice Cross

Texas State students have had reason lately to feel uneasy about walking on campus, especially after a string of armed robberies this semester. But, as Patrice Cross tells us in this Bobcat Update, police now have a suspect in custody.

San Marcos Police have arrested Cedrick Lamont Samuel who is suspected of several armed robberies -- some of which may have occurred on campus.
Texas State police officer Christine Ames says students shouldn't be too worried when walking on or around campus at night. She says crime rates aren't necessarily up, even though there is a heightened awareness because of the robberies.
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Ames says students should use a buddy system when they walk at night and take self-defense classes if they can.
Texas State P-R major Mindy Green says she believes Texas State police are doing all they can to keep students safe, but she'll continue to carry pepper spray just in case.
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[THIS STATEMENT MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTION. WHERE DID THESE FACTS COME FROM? HOW DO YOU AS A REPORTER KNOW THIS? HAVE YOU SEEN HIS PRISON RECORD?] --->   Samuel served four years in prison for a 2009 conviction of armed robbery and is being held at Hays County jail on a 30-thousand-dollar bond. For Bobcat Update, I'm Patrice Cross.