Crime Notes

Same thieves suspected in 2 robberies

Two incidents of armed robbery occurred early Sunday morning on South Forest Avenue, according to Ann Arbor Police Department reports.

The first victim was approached around 4:20 a.m. on the 900 block of South Forest Avenue. The suspect pulled out a gun, pointed it toward the victim and said, "Give me your wallet." The suspect is described as a 20-year-old male, about 5-feet-10.

According to reports, he was wearing a dark coat and blue knit cap with a pom-pom on top. The suspect's weapon is described as a small silver pistol, which police believe could be a .22-caliber handgun.

The second call came in at 4:29 a.m. from the 1000 block of South Forest Avenue. The second victim was approached in front of an apartment building by two suspects, one of whom was holding a silver handgun. The suspects took $65 cash from the victim. The suspects were described as two males, one wearing a yellow jacket and the other a black ski mask and green coat, all according to AAPD reports.

Ann Arbor police said they believe the two robberies were committed by the same men.

Two attempt to steal cans, oven

Two suspects entered the Sigma Nu fraternity house last Thursday in an attempt to steal returnable cans, AAPD reports state.

The suspects entered the house and removed returnable bottles and a microwave oven from the kitchen. Residents chased the two suspects out of the house. When AAPD arrived, one suspect was hiding behind a tree. The suspect was arrested for breaking and entering.

Child ingests toxic mothballs

A two-year-old child was taken to the University Hospitals emergency room last Friday after he had difficulty breathing, Department of Public Safety reports state.

The caller reported he had taken the child to University Hospitals two days earlier after the child had swallowed mothballs. The child was admitted to the hospital Wednesday and released after a short time. He was taken to the emergency room Friday by Huron Valley Ambulance.

Pager stolen at 'U' Hospitals

A caller reported Sunday that her pager had been stolen from University Hospitals, DPS reports stated.

The caller later received a call at her residence requesting money for the stolen University pager. The caller then filed a report with AAPD.

Chemicals found near Main Street

AAPD officers found two bottles of an unknown chemical in an alley off of South Main Street, according to DPS reports. The officers found the two 64-ounce capped bottles of chemical on Thursday. The bottles had tags that read "toxic inhalant" and "flammable liquid." The bottles had not spilled, but the officers requested that University Occupational Safety and Environmental Health dispose of the liquid.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Jenni Yachnin.

02-04-97

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