Woman Threatened in Ferndale Grocery Store Parking Lot
Police said the suspect approached a 67-year-old woman with a note that stated he had a gun.
Police are looking for a man who they said threatened a woman in a local parking lot on Wednesday.
Around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, a 67-year-old woman was loading groceries into her vehicle in the Ferndale Foods (previously Foodland) parking lot when she was approached by a man who asked the woman for directions, according to a news release from Ferndale Police Lt. William Wilson.
The man then went to his van and got out a sign that said he had a gun, and he told the woman not to scream, according to police. Another car pulled into the lot and parked next to the victim, causing the suspect to go back to the van and drive away, police said.
The suspect is described as about 30 years old and was driving a maroon-colored mini-van (make/model unknown).
Police responded to the parking lot after getting a call from a third-party witness about an attempted robbery. Later, the victim went to the police station to make a report.
If anyone has information about this incident, they should contact Ferndale Police at 248-541-3650.
LopeintheD
7:00 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
This is creepy and scary! I'm glad the lady is ok and the man was deterred. I hope the catch him too! I shop here almost EVERYDAY!
Janet Lawless
8:55 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
I agree. not good news. i hope they find this guy soon.
Anna Gregory
10:34 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Us older folks have no chance of going anywhere anymore. I'm just thankful that someone recognized what was happening to this lady and didn't just mind their own business and do nothing. We all must stand together and that bystander made the right choice. If this ever happens to me, I pray that someone will be there for me! I'm glad no one was hurt!
Georgeann Keaton
8:40 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
Perhaps we should have Ferndale Police patrol this parking lot periodically or daily. I believe there was another similar incident in the Ferndale Foodland parking lot a year or so back. Better to park closer to the entrance and not talk to strangers who approach.
John Marusich
8:07 am on Sunday, January 20, 2013
was he white or black?, what color hair? eye color? wt.? We need more information here. Thank you
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Rick Armstrong
12:44 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2013
I agree with John, the city would like help with any information about this crime but the only description they give is he's approximately 30 years old....come on!
katrina J.
3:11 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2013
I agree. We cannot be on the lookout if we do not have all of the details.