Burlington Police Department

Media Information Sheet

Date/Time:  July 17, 2007  2035 hours

Incident:  Common Law Robbery, Assault

Location:  Corner of Logan St and W. Webb Ave., Burlington, NC

Contact:  Major Tim Flack, Police Administration

Phone:  336-339-3540

Description:

On Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 2035 hours the victim Mr.. Michael Jason Wrenn, W/M/22, DOB 02.03.1985, of 221 Logan St., Burlington, N.C. was walking in the area of Logan St. and W. Webb Avenue. According to the victim a B/M approached him on a bicycle and began assaulting him. The suspect slammed the victim's head into a telephone pole, which tore his shirt and caused cuts to his chest and head. Victim reported the suspect took a silver chain from around his neck.

The suspect is described as follows: B/M, mid 30s, with small go-tee, wearing a faded black shirt, dirty blue jeans, ridding a 10-speed Mountain Bike, red in color. Last known direction of travel is unknown. 

The victim did not seek medical attention at the time of the reported crime. Anyone having information about this crime can call the Alamance County Crime Stoppers at (336) 229.7100 or the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229.3500. The investigation is continuing at this time.