Strong-arm robber in Mich. ends up $30 in the hole

[October 10, 2008]  WARREN, Mich. (AP) -- Police said a strong-arm robber got locked in a chokehold by his intended victim and ended up $30 in the hole. Police in the Detroit suburb of Warren said the robber approached a 36-year-old man and demanded money on Tuesday night.

When the robber tried to flee with $50, police said he was tackled by his victim. The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens and The Detroit News reported the man got the robber in a chokehold and demanded his cash back. Detective Lt. Michael Torey said the victim got his money back and that the robber was so scared he gave the man $80. The intended victim injured his wrist during the scuffle. Police were looking for the robber, who fled on foot. [Associated Press] Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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