CLEVELAND -- Police in University Circle are investigating a vicious attack that occurred Wednesday night on the Case Western Reserve University campus, reported NewsChannel5.

A University Hospitals nurse was attacked, raped and robbed as she walked behind the Wolstein Research Center around 9:30 p.m. The victim was on her way to her car at the time of the attack.

Police have arrested Christopher Primous, 25, in connection with the assault.

The victim gave police a description of her attacker after the assault, and an alert officer spotted Primous riding his bike just a block away. Primous was arrested after a struggle with police.

Police say Primous faces charges of rape, robbery assault and resisting arrest.

Police are warning others that have to walk to their cars at night to always be aware of their surroundings. Lt. Tom Stacho suggested walking in groups if possible, staying in well-lit areas, have a weapon, such as car keys, at the ready, and be ready to scream or run in case of danger.

The victim received minor injuries in the attack and is expected to make a full recovery.