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Man robbed at gunpoint in backyard

By From staff reports
Published in News on October 3, 2016 9:57 AM

A man was robbed at gunpoint while playing cards around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a police report.

William Dwight Sampson, 55, of North George Street, reported to police that he was playing cards in his backyard around 4:30 a.m. when someone walked up to him and demanded his money.

According to the report filed on the incident, Sampson was held at gunpoint.

He gave the person, who has not been identified, his wallet, which had money inside of it.

There are currently no suspects.

Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in Wayne County is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255, text at 919-222-4230 or submit a tip at tipsubmit.com.