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The city of College Station Police Department released the following information in reference to an aggravated robbery that occurred on Thursday, February, 25, 2010, in the Northgate area. The Northgate community is adjacent to Texas A&M University. Many students live and frequent within this area.
“On 02/25/10, at 9:15 pm, officers with the College Station Police Department responded to the area of College Main and Cherry Street in College Station, in reference to a report of an aggravated robbery, in which a weapon was used. Officers investigating the robbery met with the victim at the scene. The victim advised he had parked his vehicle on the west side of the intersection and was removing groceries from the back seat of the vehicle. As the victim turned around to face away from his vehicle he was approached by the suspect wearing a face covering and dark hooded jacket. The suspect shoved the victim into the truck with his forearm and held a knife to the victim. The suspect demanded the victim’s wallet so the victim gave his wallet to the suspect. The suspect let the victim go and entered a dark passenger car that had driven up to them. The suspect entered the car and fled north on College Main driving into Bryan, Texas. The victim was not injured in this case. The victim’s wallet and its contents were taken.”
“This case is currently under investigation by the College Station Police Department’s criminal investigations division. Anyone having information in reference to this case is asked to contact the College Station Police Department.”
Questions regarding this news release may be directed to:
Lt. Rodney Sigler, Public Information Officer
College Station Police Department
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Office Phone: (979) 764-6356
Department Phone: (979) 764-3600
Cell Phone: (979) 204-6195
Fax: (979) 764-3468
Email: rsigler@cstx.gov
Filed under: Timely Warning
