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The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported strong armed robbery in Frog Island Park Sunday afternoon.
A report issued by the police this afternoon said the victim, an Ypsilanti resident, was attacked by the suspect while walking along the path on the west end of the park.
“The suspect grabbed a lanyard, which she wore around her neck, and tried to snatch it off her,” the report said. “The victim was knocked to the ground, where she kicked and yelled until the suspect ran away on foot.”
Kevin Dorsey, a sergeant in the department said the incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. He said this type of incident is “uncommon.” He said the incident is under investigation.
“We don’t get them everyday,” he said. “We’re addressing it.”
The suspect is described as a middle-aged black male weighing 190 pounds. He is estimated at 5 feet, 10 inches to six feet in height. He was wearing a short-sleeved, red jersey with black jeans and a white baseball cap with the letter “D” on the front.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 734-483-9510.