WANTED: 2 suspects who approached man walking in Detroit, hit him in the back of the head and robbed him [PHOTOS]

Suspects in an assault and robbery in Detroit
Suspects in an assault and robbery. Photo credit Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) -- The Detroit Police Department is asking for tips from the public to identify and locate a pair of suspects in an assault and robbery on the city's east side.

According to investigators, the victim was walking in the area of 8844 Mack Avenue on Saturday, August 5, at around 12:20 p.m., when he was attacked by two unknown suspects.

suspect in assault and robbery
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Police said the suspects "hit the victim in the back of the head with a weapon," and then stole his belongings. They then fled in a light-colored sedan, which was caught on a survelience camera in the area.

suspect vehicle in an assault and robbery
Photo credit Detroit Police Department

The DPD's 7th Precinct released photos of the two suspects and their vehicle, in hopes that someone in the public will recognize them.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 313-596-5700. To remain 100% anonymous, tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP (800-773-2587), or send information via an online form at this link.

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