Robber's Mistake Is Letting Victim Keep Phone: Police

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A man already wanted by authorities for probation violations was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly knocking a pedestrian to the ground and robbing him.

Annapolis Police say the assault occurred about 2:42 a.m. on Bay Ridge Avenue near Madison Street. The suspect, Michael Davis, 26, of Annapolis, reportedly punched a man in the head and face, knocking him down. Davis demanded the victim’s phone, but fled after taking money from the pedestrian, police said. Davis then rejoined a group of men he was walking with as he fled the area.

The victim called 9-1-1 and officers quickly located Davis, who was identified as the suspect. Police say Davis had the money stolen from the victim in his pocket.

Authorities say Davis was sought for two no-bond warrants for violations of probation in a 2008 negligent manslaughter conviction and a 2006 armed robbery conviction.

Davis is being held at the Annapolis Police Department pending his hearing before the District Court Commissioner. He will be charged with robbery and assault.

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