Monday, December 24, 2012

Police say a man with a knife tied up another man and robbed him in his own home. Now they need your help finding the thief.

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, Dec. 8, a resident answered a knock at his front door in 2500 block of West 31st Street South. He was confronted by a man with a knife and forced back into the house. The suspect bound the victim, and then robbed him of his cash and credit cards.

The suspect is described an Asian man in his mid 30s, about 5-foot-6, with a medium build. He was wearing blue jeans and a black sweater, and had a black mask over his face.

If you have any information about this robbery or any felony crime, call Crime Stoppers at 267-2111.

You can also submit a tip online at kake.com or from your mobile phone by texting TIP217 then your message to CRIMES. It’s always secure and anonymous.

If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000 and Crime Stoppers will never ask your name.