Akron police are asking for help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery. According to police reports, the incident took place in the 500 block of Marview Ave. The victim had arranged a meeting via Facebook Marketplace to sell his yellow 2006 Suzuki RM85 2-stroke dirt bike. While the suspect was inspecting the dirt bike, he reached inside his hooded sweatshirt, indicating he was armed with a gun. The suspect then fled on the dirt bike, riding north on Marview Ave. The victim pursued the suspect in his personal vehicle but lost sight of him near the intersection of Patterson Ave. and York St.

Anyone with information about the crime or the suspect is asked to contact Akron Police Detective J. Berdysz at 330-375-2490, use the APD Tip Line at 330-375-2TIP, or contact Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS (2677). Tips can also be submitted via text message to 274637 (CRIMES) or through the Akron PD app by texting Tips411 or via the website www.AkronCops.org. Witnesses are urged not to approach the suspect if seen and to call 911 immediately.

Source: Akron Police

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Akron

Akron, OH

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