GF attempted robbery under investigation

Grand Forks police are asking the public for help in solving an early morning attempted robbery.

Shortly after 6:00 a.m. a male victim was walking home in the 300 block on N. Washington St. when he was approached from behind by a suspect who claimed to be armed with a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet.  The suspect is described as a black male about 5’10” to 6’2”, with a very slender build in his early 20’s.  He was wearing a red…black…and green sweatshirt and blue jeans.  The victim was able to flee the scene to a local convenience store and report the incident.  The suspect was last seen in the area of 4th Ave. N and N. Washington St. walking westbound.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Any with info is urged to contact the GFPD.

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