Police have increased patrols on the University of Central Florida campus after a woman was robbed Wednesday evening.

Investigators say the woman was robbed around 7 p.m. near parking lots B12 and B13, which are located near the UCF Water Tower.

The victim told police the suspects were wearing hoodies and told her they had a weapon. They took her purse and then took off in what she described as "a loud vehicle."

A UCF Alert message was sent to all students, faculty and staff members to notify them of the incident.

Students on Thursday said they don't feel safe, and they want more security cameras in parking lots and garages.

Ryan McKinney's spring semester didn't start out too well: his car was stolen on the first day of classes. It was moved from the second floor to the fifth floor in Garage E. It was stripped, and the audio system was stolen.

"I put so much into that car, and I really liked it," McKinney said.

McKinney said he was upset when he found out parking garages only have cameras at the entrance and exit points.

After Wednesday night's attack, McKinney started an online petition to get more security. McKinney's petition already has about 870 signatures so far.

"They're quick to run around and give tickets to pretty much anyone (who) is parked illegally or without a permit, but I feel like they are treating cameras as if we (are) asking them for some sort of million-dollar grant," McKinney said.

Parking enforcement officer, not UCF police officers, are in charge of issuing parking tickets.

Chief Richard Beary, of the University of Central Florida Police Department, said parking enforcement officers are trained to look for suspicious activity and have direct contact with police dispatchers. Adding more security cameras is being considered, he said.

"We always look at new and innovative ideas for security, (and) cameras are one of those," Beary said. "But, again, there are always challenges with any type of technology."

UCF officials said more cameras would cost more money for equipment, installation and maintenance. The cameras would be a deterrent, but it's not clear if they would prevent crime.

McKinney said he will continue to fight for what he thinks will increase safety on campus.

"This isn't really aimed to help myself," he said. "It's aimed to help everyone who goes here."

UCF police encourage students and staff to place valuables in car trunks, lock doors, never walk alone and be aware of your surroundings.