February 24, 2004 VUPD# 04-07211 MNPD# 04-091233

It was reported to this department that an Aggravated Assault occurred on February 24th at approximately 8:56 am near the intersection of 21st Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue. The victim, not affiliated with Vanderbilt, reported that he observed an unknown subject following him as he was walking north on 21st Avenue South. While stopped at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Edgehill Avenue, the victim observed the suspect pull an object, which the victim believed to be a knife. The suspect then started moving toward the victim. The victim ran across 21st Ave and headed south. The suspect also ran across 21st and was last seen running east on Edgehill Avenue. A search of the area was conducted with negative results.

Suspect Description: Male white, 45-50 years old, 5'9", 160 pounds, and gray hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark pull over top, dark jeans and carrying a red back pack.

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