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Saturday, September 06, 2025

Older man robbed in own apartment late Sunday night

Madison police responded Sunday night to an apartment in the 600 block of Braxton Place after a reported armed robbery.  

 

According to the police report, around 10:30 p.m. a 61-year-old resident heard a knock at his window and opened his door. A stranger rushed in and pushed the victim, while a second robber entered the apartment. A knife was reportedly pulled during the robbery, but was not used on the victim.  

 

The victim suffered a neck scratch during a scuffle with one of the intruders but was not seriously injured. The suspects left after taking the man's money.  

 

A security guard reported seeing two black men get into a green Ford Explorer and speed off after the robbery.  

 

One perpetrator is described as a black male, 5'10, with a heavy build, wearing dark clothing. The second perpetrator is described as a black male, 5'10"", with a medium build, also wearing dark clothing.

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