Ann Arbor police offer reward in Monroe Street stabbing case
Ann Arbor police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who stabbed another man on Monroe Street earlier this month and left him seriously injured.
Detectives have released a computer generated image of the man believed to be responsible and hope the public can help identify him.
Computer-generated composite image of stabbing suspect.
It began as two men started vandalizing a car in a driveway, Ann Arbor police Det. Dave Monroe said. About five men yelled at them, police said. The two then got into a black car, believed to be a Ford Fusion, Monroe said.
Shortly after, Monroe said, a man got out of the passenger side of the car and fought with one of the five men, stabbing him repeatedly, mostly in the upper body. The victim, whose injuries included a punctured lung, has been released from the hospital and is recovering, Monroe said.
The man responsible for the stabbing was described as white, 19 or 20 years of age, and between 5 feet, 7 inches and 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He had a medium build and short hair, police said.
Anyone with information can call the police department's confidential tip line at (734) 794-6939, Det. Monroe at (734) 794-6930 ext. 49308 or email TIPS@a2gov.org
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at leehiggins@annarbor.com.
Comments
Tru2Blu76
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 : 9:09 p.m.
The victim is lucky to have survived. Lots of questions spring to mind: were any of those involved able to recognize the two who were vandalizing that particular car? It appears to be a "targeted vandalism"- seems unlikely that the vandals would pick a car in a student area at random. And then be so persistent as to hang around arguing with the others who saw them vandalizing. Multiple stabbing is one sign of a rage-driven assault. Either that, or the aggressor is habitually aggressive in general. This guy should probably be known for that kind of behavior. Also: he should be considered armed and dangerous. Not blaming anyone: but surely one of the five men who attempted to stop the vandals had a cell phone. They all apparently had ample opportunity to get a description of the vandals and their get away car. Just asking: why wasn't calling police the FIRST thing done? Even if a person IS armed for self defense: the first option is ALWAYS call the cops in this scenario. (The law forbids using a self-defense handgun to stop crimes not involving life or injury threatening actions.)
Chandelle
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 1:05 a.m.
Surprised this wasn't a "hidden" crime...Because crime doesn't happen in Ann Arbor....Especially on U of M campus. I am disgusted and hope this person is caught.
RJA
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 : 10:41 p.m.
Wish I could help, but can't. Doesn't look like anyone I have seen before.
Alan Goldsmith
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 : 5:11 p.m.
"Hieftje stressed, though, that crime is on a downward trend in Ann Arbor and the number of serious fires is relatively low."
anti-thug
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 : 9:45 p.m.
Crime is down and non-existent on psycho of wealthy Ann Arborists ! the truth Hieftje people probably manipulate crime data before sending it out too the public .example the Ann Arbor observer those not included assaults.
Bear
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 : 12:20 a.m.
crime IS on a downward trend in the area. One crime does not negate that trend. What's your point?