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Detroit police searching for suspect in armed robbery

Suspect accused of stealing phone

According to police, a man agreed to meet the suspect in the 15900 block of E Warren just before 4 p.m. on April 2 to sell his cellphone in the parking lot. Police said the suspect approached the man and was handed the cellphone before telling the man he had a gun and then leaving the area in a black car. (Detroit Police Department)

DETROIT – Detroit police are seeking information from the public regarding an armed robbery that happened on Thursday.

According to police, a man agreed to meet the suspect in the 15900 block of E Warren just before 4 p.m. on April 2 to sell his cellphone in the parking lot.

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Police said the suspect approached the man and was handed the cellphone before telling the man he had a gun and then leaving the area in a black car.

Detroit police said the suspect is described as a young man in his late teens or early 20s, wearing a black jacket with a hood, black pants, white socks and black shoes.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding the crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s 5th precinct at (313) 596-5540, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, or DetroitRewards.tv.


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