WARREN, Mich., Oct. 9, 2008
(AP) Police said a strong-arm robber got locked in a chokehold by his intended victim and ended up $30 in the hole. Police in the Detroit suburb of Warren said the robber approached a 36-year-old man and demanded money on Tuesday night.Strong-arm Robber In Mich. Ends Up $30 In The Hole
Strong-arm Robber In Mich. Gets Strong Armed By Chokehold, Gives Up Stolen $50 And $30 More
When the robber tried to flee with $50, police said he was tackled by his victim. The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens and The Detroit News reported the man got the robber in a chokehold and demanded his cash back.
Detective Lt. Michael Torey said the victim got his money back and that the robber was so scared he gave the man $80.
The intended victim injured his wrist during the scuffle.
Police were looking for the robber, who fled on foot.
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