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Blotter 11/19: Man robbed and hit in head with baseball bat

A man biking home from work was attacked and robbed near James Park at 400 Dodge Ave. at approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Guenther said.

The victim was on the bike path when he noticed two men walking towards him, one of who was carrying a baseball bat.

Upon seeing the bat, the victim tried to get off the path but hit the curb and fell off his bike, Guenther said. The men then approached him and told the victim to hand over his belongings, which the victim did.

After the victim relinquished his wallet, one of the robbers hit the victim in the head with the baseball bat.

The men then ran into a dark SUV and drove away. The wallet held $20 in cash, credit cards and miscellaneous IDs.

The victim described the robbers as Hispanic men between the ages of 18 and 22 and approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, Guenther said.

The victim sustained minimal injuries and refused medical treatment.

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