Warsaw police are investigating a possible strong arm robbery that occurred Sunday at 11:20 p.m. near Canterbury House Apartments off Husky Trail in Warsaw.
Officers met with a male victim who stated that he was walking near the intersection of Canterbury Lane and Sophie Lane when a male suspect walked up behind him and pushed a small round object into his back. The suspect stated he was not going to hurt the victim and asked if he had any money. The victim stated that he told the man that he had $10 and handed it to the suspect.
When the victim turned around, the suspect was running east down Sophie Lane toward Husky Trail. The victim stated the suspect was covered in black from head to toe and he did not see the suspect’s face. The victim described the suspect as 6 foot, 4 inches tall, 250 pounds, and believed him to be white after seeing his hands.
The suspect was described as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up with the words “Tap Out” in white lettering on the back. The suspect’s pants were described as black jeans with some type of blue design on the pockets.
There was no mention of a weapon and the victim never saw a weapon of any type. The victim stated that the object that was placed in his back was covered in some type of cloth.
Winona Lake Police Department, Indiana State Police and Warsaw Police Department officers, including a K9, searched the area but found nothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Warsaw Police Department Investigations Division at 574-372-9535.
