Crime

Fresno woman robbed after a man pulled a gun on her near Fresno City College

A Fresno woman had her belongings stolen after a man allegedly pulled a gun on her Tuesday evening.

At around 7:30 p.m., Fresno police responded to the area of Weldon and Wishon avenues, just a block from Fresno City College.

“A Hispanic male suspect brandished a handgun and stole a backpack and other items from the victim,” Fresno police Lt. Steve Card said. Card said the suspect fled in a silver Honda sedan and that police are investigating the robbery

The other stolen items, according to information broadcast on a police scanner, included the woman’s identification, debit cards and wallet.

Jessica Johnson: 559-441-6051, @iamjesslj

This story was originally published January 23, 2018 at 9:25 PM with the headline "Fresno woman robbed after a man pulled a gun on her near Fresno City College."

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