Man attacked, robbed, on return from shopping

Friday, February 4, 2005

Nevada Daily Mail

John Leith reported a strong-arm robbery Thursday shortly before 2 p.m. at his apartment in the 300 block of Walnut Street. Leith told police he was returning from shopping and was just closing his door when an unknown man forced his way into the apartment and robbed him.

According to Leith the man struck him with a fist, knocking him to the floor and then took Leith's wallet, which contained an undetermined amount of cash. The attacker then kicked Leith in the head and on the left foot.

Leith described his attacker as a white male, mid 20s, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds and dressed in red.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Nevada Police Department, 120 S. Ash, (417) 667-2710. Anonymous information my be provided on the department's crimp tips phone line, (417) 448-CRYM (448-2796).

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