LONG BEACH -- A jogger was robbed by an armed bandit while running on a busy street Saturday, prompting a warning from police for runners to always be aware of their surroundings.
The victim, described as a woman in her 40's, was running on the sidewalk in the 4500 block of Carson Street at about 6:30 p.m. when she was held up by a suspect armed with a sharp object, said Nancy Pratt, a Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman.
Though the woman wasn't hurt the suspect did motion toward her in a threatening manner before taking her mp3 player, Pratt said.
No suspect description was released.
Pratt issued a warning to people to always be aware of their surroundings, particularly when wearing headphones, and to try to do activities such as walking or jogging with a friend or partner.
The victim, described as a woman in her 40's, was running on the sidewalk in the 4500 block of Carson Street at about 6:30 p.m. when she was held up by a suspect armed with a sharp object, said Nancy Pratt, a Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman.
Though the woman wasn't hurt the suspect did motion toward her in a threatening manner before taking her mp3 player, Pratt said.
No suspect description was released.
Pratt issued a warning to people to always be aware of their surroundings, particularly when wearing headphones, and to try to do activities such as walking or jogging with a friend or partner.
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