Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery Outside Store In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Authorities are asking for help from the public identifying a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Detroit.

On Saturday, June 11, around 6:30 p.m. in the 19400 block of Schoolcraft, a man armed with a gun robbed a 55-year-old woman of her purse.

The victim was leaving a store in the area, when she was approached by the suspect, who asked her if she wanted to buy a pair of sunglasses from him.
When she said 'no' the suspect pulled out a gun and took her purse.

The woman wasn't hurt in the incident.

Police are asking for help identifying the suspect who ran from the area.

He's described as a black man in his late teens to mid-20's, light complexion, 6'2", 150 pounds, brown eyes, short black, braided hair, a goatee, wearing a tank top and navy basketball shorts.

Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone recognizes this individual, knows of his whereabouts, or has any information pertaining to this crime, please call the Detroit Police at (313) 596-5840, or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK UP.