Wednesday, July 2, 2008 --- 10 a.m.
In one robbery, the victim was walking in the 2200 block of Cypress Way at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when he was approached by the two suspects. Demanding money, they began punching the victim, who fought back. They fell to the ground continuing to fight. The suspects did take items from the victim including cash. Once the suspects fled, the victim walked to the south district police station to report the robbery.
Suspect: #1 black male, 20's, 602 thin build, white t-shirt.
Suspect #2 black male, 20's thin build.
Victim: Male, mid forties, suffered minor injuires, did not seek medical treatment.
In another robbery, the victim was walking home with a bag of food at 10:50 p.m. in the 500 block of West Dayton St.. Suspect came up from behind, grabbed the victim on the shoulder and presented a knife. When the victim saw the knife he swung the bag of food over his head directing toward the suspect and fled. The victim was cut on the upper arm and did seek medical treatment.
Suspect: male, unknown race, dark beard, blue knit cap, dark clothing.
Victim: 19-year-old male. Laceration to upper arm.
In the third robbery, the suspect entered the business at 2528 East Washington Avenue just before 4 a.m. and went to the counter. He grabbed the clerk by the shirt and demanded money. The clerk complied and opened the register. The suspect fled. Officers checked the area but did not locate the suspect.
Suspect: White male, red hair, red beard, black hat and hoodie.
Victim: No injuries.