September 22, 2005 Update

Office Building Lot, 4600 Investment, 9/12, 0830 hrs. 
Complainant reported she parked her car in the lot and as she walked toward the building, she heard a male voice calling to her asking for assistance, possibly with directions. She approached suspects vehicle at which point he pointed a small black handgun at her.  He stated, "I have a gun on you."  She was able to take cover and flee between nearby parked cars and reach the building. While so doing, she stated the suspect vehicle exited the lot. Complainant reported it was her belief he was going to rob her. Suspect:  B/M, 35-45 years, approximately 5'10", 170, clean shaven, no glasses, short hair, business casual attire/possibly a golf shirt.  Vehicle: Newer clean, tan, mini-van, possibly a Chrysler/Dodge, w/a Michigan Centennial plate.   Note: Similar incident occurred on Friday, 9/9 at 0800 hrs. at 5700 Crooks. In that incident, the suspect demanded and stole a female victim's purse and briefcase, forcibly pulling them from her shoulder as he approached her on foot. No gun was seen in that case or implied. The incidents occurred in parking lots of office complexes in the same general area of the city. Both occurred early in the morning. The description of the suspect is similar, except he is described as wearing glasses in Friday's incident. Victim in Friday's case indicated the vehicle might have been an SUV, but also indicated it may have been a van.