Man assaults and robs another man in broad daylight in downtown Monroe

MONROE, Mich. — Police are investigating an assault and robbery that happened in the middle of the day in a busy area of downtown Monroe.

On Nov. 5 around 9:30 a.m., a man can be seen on surveillance video following another man around Jack’s Bicycles on South Monroe Street. The suspect then jumps on the man, assaults and chokes him before taking off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Businesses in the surrounding area say it’s an uneasy feeling knowing something like this could happen two blocks from the police station and have started taking extra precautions.

Monroe police say the incident appears to be random and they are actively investigating. Residents say they’ve also noticed an increase in police presence since the incident.

Police warn residents, especially around the holidays, to not carry large sums of cash and to be aware of your surroundings when walking alone.

If you have any information on this incident, call the Monroe Police Department at 734-243-7500 and ask for the detective bureau.