At approximately 6:11 a.m. on March 4, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. The preliminary investigation indicates the male victim was outside when the suspect approached him from behind and asked for a cigarette. When the victim declined, the suspect assaulted him and stole his personal property including his cell phone before fleeing the scene on foot. Medics treated the victim on scene for injuries considered non-life threatening. The suspect is described as a Black male in his mid-20s, 5’9” to 6’0” tall with facial hair on his chin, an average build, and wearing all-black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.