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On Friday, October 9th, 2009, at 9:00 p.m., a female was walking with friends in the vicinity of N.E. 47th Street and Brooklyn Ave., N.E. After separating from the group, she was approached by a male who demanded her money. When she refused, he grabbed her wallet and ran. The victim attempted to chase the subject, but fell, sustaining injuries to her knees, elbows, and hip.
This case is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under case number 2009-357559. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
- Call 911 immediately to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
- Avoid confrontations with suspects if possible.
- Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger.
- Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
- Walk in groups whenever possible.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
