The Sioux Falls Police Department would like the public's help finding the person responsible for a strong arm robbery that occurred around 2:30 a.m. the morning of Thursday March 11, 2010 near 5th Street and Fairfax Avenue or about two blocks west of Cliff Avenue.

The victim was walking home from an open microphone night at an area pub when he was pushed to the ground and the guitar he was carrying was stolen. He received minor injuries. The suspect is described as a black male about 5’-8” tall and 160 pounds with his hair in corn rows.

The guitar is a brown full bodied Martin, in a black hard case valued at over $1,000.

If you have any information about this case, or any other crimes and wish to remain anonymous, go online to www.crimestopperssiouxempire.com, call Crime Stoppers at 367-7007, or Text “CRIMES” and start your message with “TIP635”. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for crimes. Crime Stoppers does not require you to identify yourself to qualify for a reward. If you live outside the Sioux Falls local calling area, use our toll free number, 1 (877) 367-7007.

If you witness a crime in progress or any incident that needs a timely police response, call 911 or our nonemergency number at 367-7000.