On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at approximately 11:48 p.m., an armed robbery was reported on the 1000 block of West Lawrence Avenue, near Lawrence and Kenmore.
Initial police dispatch reports indicated a female victim was robbed at gunpoint.
However, after a brief investigation, officers said nothing was taken during the alleged attempted robbery.
The offender was described as a tall, bald, male black wearing a blue, plaid jacket.
Citing preliminary information, the offender offered to carry the woman’s groceries. Some time after the offer was made, a gun was reportedly put against the woman’s head.
While officers were interviewing the victim, she could be heard crying hysterically over the police radio.
Police said the would-be robber fled the scene in a silver Chevy with the license plate 6405132.
If you spot this vehicle in the area, please contact the police.
That is right outside the Lawrence House. I lived there for 18 months and I know all the characters around there, chances are pretty good it was one of the "regulars" who spend up to 10 hours a day prowling the building/neighborhood.
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