Grosse Pointe Woods police are investigating a reported armed robbery Thursday night in the area of Bournemouth Road.and Mack Ave., according to a Nixle alert.
Two black males described as 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, wearing dark clothing, pointed a nickel- or silver-plated handgun at an employee of St. John and demanded his backpack, cell phone and wallet, according to Director of Public Safety Andrew Pazuchowski.
The employee was ordered into a backyard, and the victim stayed in the yard until the suspects had fled the area. The victim did not hear a vehicle, and believed the suspects fled on foot.
Anyone with information is asked to call (313) 343-2412.
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