Gunman Confronts Elderly Couple in Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Park police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. this morning near Somerset and Vernor.

According to police, an elderly couple was confronted by a gunman on the street. He obtained nothing after pointing a handgun at the man and woman and ran on off on foot.

The gunman is described as a black male in his 20s, 6 feet tall, medium build and short black hair. He was wearing a light grey hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants and white tennis shoes.

At this time, police do not have a suspect in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information about this case, please contact Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety at 313-822-4416.