Man pulls knife on University of Michigan student, attempts to rob him
A man pulled a knife on a University of Michigan student early this morning at a bus stop near the Intramural Sports Building and attempted to rob him, a university police crime alert said.
The student was sitting at the bus stop in the 600 block of East Hoover Avenue about 1 a.m. when a man approached and demanded money, the alert said.
When the student refused to hand any over, police said the man took out a pocket knife. The student fled the area and reported the incident about 30 minutes later.
The man with the knife was described as white; 20 to 22 years of age; 5 feet, 7 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall; with a muscular build and short blondish-red hair, the alert said. He was clean shaven and was wearing a white T-shirt and khaki shorts.
Anyone with information can call university police at (734) 763-1131.
Comments
swcornell
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 : 4:05 p.m.
Maybe we need to be like Crocodile' Dundee, carry a bigger knife! Protect yourselves!
Sallyxyz
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 : 3:26 p.m.
Another attempted armed robbery in A2. These thugs don't get caught; they just keep creating mayhem, crimes and damage in the area. UM and A2 are targets. Be careful out there. Anyone alone at a bus stop at 1 a.m. these days is taking a chance, unfortunately. Years ago it was possible to walk around safely at night in town, but no longer.
BHarding
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 : 12:40 a.m.
Yes, the last bus from Crisler Arena reaches that spot a few minutes after 1:00 a.m. going toward central and north campus.
RJA
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 : 8:59 p.m.
To bad the victim couldn't have kicked the knife out of the suspects hand, or somewhere else.
Ricebrnr
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 : 11:09 a.m.
Umm ok...you are being facetious right?
nickcarraweigh
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 : 5:04 p.m.
Waiting for a bus at 1 a.m.? I don't think so.
masticate
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 : 8:37 p.m.
As a student who has caught the Commuter North bus at 1:00am on a weeknight, I respectfully disagree with your opinion.
Eep
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 : 7:02 p.m.
The UofM Commuter bus that serves the bus stop in front of the IM Building on Hoover (where this attempted robbery happened) runs until 1:30am on weekdays. It seems entirely possible that someone was actually waiting for a bus at the bus stop.
Ricebrnr
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 : 12:53 p.m.
I'm sorry for the victim but unfortunately, the administration of the city and the U have designated you and your fellows as 'prey'. The predators have responded accordingly.