Three men are accused of robbing Georgia Tech students at gunpoint Sunday, Atlanta police said.

The two students were walking on Centennial Olympic Park Drive toward North Avenue about 10:20 p.m. when they got to the gates of Centennial Park North Townhomes and were approached by the three suspects, according to a news release.

One of the men aimed a rifle and demanded their belongings, police said. The suspects were last seen headed south on Centennial Olympic Park Drive toward Merritts Avenue.

No injuries were reported.

Police described the alleged gunman as 6-foot-2 and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The other two suspects were described as being between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-2.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlanta Police Department. Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.

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Police believe the man be connected to other thefts.

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