Group Of Men Assault, Rob 3 People In 1 Hour At West Side Detroit Gas Station [VIDEOS+PHOTOS]
DETROIT (WWJ) - Police in Detroit are looking for a group of men who were involved in two robberies at a west side gas station in just one hour.
The crimes occurred early last Tuesday, March 22 at a Marathon gas station on Puritan Avenue at Fairfield Street, just east of Livernois Avenue. Police believe at least six suspects are involved -- two suspects from the first incident are also involved in the second incident.
The first incident happened around 2:22 a.m. Police say three suspects entered the business, assaulted and robbed a 23-year old man, taking his wallet and an undisclosed amount of cash. All three suspects fled the location in a silver Chevrolet Malibu. No injuries were reported.
An hour later, at 3:28 a.m., police say two of the original suspects returned to the gas station with three other suspects. This time, the group assaulted and robbed a 24-year-old man who was inside the business with his 21-year-old sister, according to police. The suspects took the man's wallet and cash, and the woman's cellphone. The man received minor injuries but refused treatment.
Two suspects fled in a white Chevrolet Caprice, two suspects fled in a black Pontiac Firebird and the remaining suspect fled on foot from the location. The Chevrolet Caprice was later recovered.
All six suspects are described as black males in their 20s. One suspect involved in both incidents was wearing all white. The other suspect involved in both incidents was wearing a black hoody with white strips and red lettering across the front.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects or who has any other information is urged to contact police at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.