NO police report was filed
Date of occurrence: 8/30/2012
Approx time: 07:20 PM
Nearby street intersections: Blackberry Alley
Brief description:
African American man in natty lur shirt knocked on door. Spoke very rapidly about some man’s house. Asked if I knew the man and then left.
Thin, average height, short haired, African American man in navy blue shirt
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Chase
August 31, 2012 at 7:59 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
What’s a “natty lur shirt?”
Justin
August 31, 2012 at 8:03 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
What scared you the most – his skin color or rapid speech? Just saying…
Kayla
September 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Justin, a man matching this same description robbed me at knife point and stole my purse and car. The only African American man that would be walking up my stairs is my boyfriend. And this was certainly not him. Thank you to the original poster for posting. I should have been more vigilant coming home from church at 12:45 in the afternoon.
Phil
September 3, 2012 at 4:01 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So sorry to hear that Kayla! Everyone, please keep an eye out for an individual fitting this description, and call the police if you do:
African-American, 5’11, facial hair (scruffy), salt and pepper hair,
dark eyes. Dark (navy blue) t-shirt, jean shorts.
Brief description of vehicle (if applicable):: Gold 2000 Honda Accord;
U.S. Army sticker on back window, OSU sticker on back window. Plate:
EWX 8684
Jeff
September 5, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
According to the CPD at past Police Luncheons, this is very common practice. They are either casing your home, checking to see if you are home or trying to lure you outside your home. They talk in a fast, urgent manner. Sometimes acting like they know your neighbors. They always try to catch you off guard. CPD says go with your gut, if it feels suspicious it probably IS suspicious and to call the 645-4545 number and report. Especially if they are on your porch or property. AND if you feel threatened at any time do not hesitate to call 911.