Two victims robbed at gunpoint near MCC dorm

By By Georgia E. Frye / staff writer
Jan. 30, 2004
Two unidentified people leaving the dorms at Meridian Community College were robbed at gunpoint on Monday after they gave two men a ride in their car.
Detective Dean Harper, a spokesman for the Meridian Police Department, said the two victims were driving the suspects in their car when one of them pulled out a gun. Both victims were unharmed and the suspects fled on foot.
The suspects are described as black men between 17 and 20. One is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and 175 pounds; the other is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 485-1860.