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Woman robbed at knifepoint by 15-year-old who agreed to buy her Xbox in Ypsilanti, police say

Teen held knife to woman's throat before stealing Xbox, officials say

An Xbox controller and games.

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A woman was robbed of an Xbox at knifepoint by a 15-year-old boy who had agreed to buy the game console from her, Washtenaw County officials said.

The robbery happened at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Schooner Cove Boulevard and South Huron River Drive in Ypsilanti Township, police said.

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The woman said she was waiting to meet someone who had agreed to buy her Xbox when the boy approached her with a knife.

He held the knife to her throat before stealing the Xbox and fleeing on foot, according to officials.

Police are still investigating the incident.


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