Public asked to assist police investigation into attempted robbery in Fort Smith | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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November 21, 2024 at 10:31 am

by River Valley Democrat-Gazette

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FORT SMITH – Fort Smith police are investigating after they say one person was injured in an attempted robbery.

The incident occurred at a home in the 3300 block of North 27th Street, according to a news release from the Fort Smith Police Department.

The victim met with several people in connection with the sale of a personal item, police said in the release Wednesday evening.

Police say the situation escalated and the victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury.

According to police, it appears to be an isolated incident, without an ongoing threat to the population. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is asked to call police at (479) 709-5000 or call 911.

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