CrimeTracker 15: Victim Fights Back

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CrimeTracker 15: Victim Fights Back

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Posted Thursday, May 8 --- 8:40am

Victim was walking home (1900 Atwood Av) when she was approached by suspect on a bicycle, who first asked for some money. Suspect then pulled out a knife and demanded the victim's purse and money.

Victim kicked the suspect and was able to flee to safety. Victim was not injured and no property taken. Suspect not located at this time.

Suspect: black male, mid 30s, 5'8" medium build, wearing a black/white doo rag, blue sweater and black jeans, riding a metallic blue bicycle.

Victim: female, 24 yrs old, Madison resident, no injuries.

Incident Date: 05/08/2008 - 2:00 AM

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Posted by: Jamie on May 11, 2008 at 06:15 PM
I think people are forgetting that there is a killer amongst us. So take appropriate action and do not allow yourself to become a victim. This girl was lucky in this situaton, but she was also very stupid. Lets be smarter then that people!

Posted by: CC on May 11, 2008 at 01:18 PM
ONCE AGAIN,WE AS A COMMUNITY ARE BLAMING THE VICTIM AND ABSOLVING THE CRIMINAL.SHE HAS A RIGHT TO GO AND BE WHEREEVER SHE WANTS.SHOW SOME COURAGE AND AND LAY THE BLAME AT THE FEET OF THE THUG WHO DID THIS

Posted by: JJ on May 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Nothing Good happens after Midnight! Please lady's stay sober, walk in groups, make smarter choices! The Police will not be there to help you and the way it looks the rapist, mugger, or killer will never be found! Make your parents proud, Graduate in a Safe manner!

Posted by: Brenda on May 9, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I agree with C......if your out alone at 2am, there is a good change you'll encounter a problem. She sure was not using her thinking cap. If you must be out do so in a group.

Posted by: B on May 9, 2008 at 11:54 AM
I agree...NOBODY should be out alone at 2:00 a.m. Hasn't everybody learned something yet? One is asking for trouble to do something SO stupid.

Posted by: C on May 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM
sorry to offend you Eddie. I'm not blaming her, I'm just saying she made a poor choice. I'm a woman and there's no way I'd be out walking alone in Madison in the middle of the night, irregardless of the recent murders. It's just not good common sense. I'm glad she was able to fight back, but I hope she has second thoughts about doing it again. She was lucky this time.

Posted by: carma on May 9, 2008 at 06:12 AM
No one should be out alone at 2am unless being excorted to their car to get home from a job. Maybe schools should be providing self defense classes to students.

Posted by: Eddie on May 8, 2008 at 08:57 PM
C, how about you address the idiots committing crimes and quit blaming the victims. Women are people too.

Posted by: amazed on May 8, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Glad she's okay, and sorry the criminal is still on the prowl. Atwood Avenue isn't a good place to walk alone. But good for her for protecting herself and for getting away unharmed. That is what it's all about - protect yourself from harm.

Posted by: C on May 8, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Incident Date: 05/08/2008 - 2:00 AM... Why the heck was she walking home alone at 2am!! Ladies, please start taking your safety serious.