Over the weekend, two men were arrested for their involvement in the robbery of a USC student off campus.
Brandon Jordan, 20, and Bobby Dinkins, 19, are accused of robbing a current USC student on Southern Drive on the 1000 block around 3 a.m. last Friday.
According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Jordan pointed a handgun at the victim, while the Dinkins searched through the victim's pockets.
Among the items stolen were a black iPhone 5S and a sum of cash.
The two men were arrested Sunday when a patrol car spotted them on the 7200 block of Two Notch Road.
Both men are facing numerous charges, including unlawful carrying of a pistol, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery.
Jordan and Dinkins were transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center after they were arrested.
Along with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the Columbia Police Department assisted in the investigation.
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