Detroit police searching for suspect in Sobieski robbery

Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery on Sobieski.

Detroit police released photos of the suspect in the robbery that happened in the late afternoon of Dec. 18 on the 4400 block of Sobieski.

Police say the suspect approached a woman from behind and grabbed her purse from her shoulder. He was then last seen running northbound on Justine Street. 

The suspect is a black man, according to officials, who is approximately 5’10" with a heavy build, and medium complexed. 

The man was wearing a gray sweatsuit, and a black vest with red writing on the back. 

Police are asking anyone who recognizes this suspect or has any information to call Detroit Police at 313-596-1140.

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