Crime

Police seek robber armed with baton

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Police are searching for a suspect that reportedly robbed a 19-year-old man on Everett Street on June 14 at 10:15 p.m.

The victim said he was confronted by a man about his same age who was armed with a silver baton. The suspect demanded the victim’s property and obtained a cell phone and “Skull” ear buds, then fled on foot eastbound, according to police.

The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as having dark skin, about 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray shorts.

Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.