0n 06/30/16 at about 0134hrs Officers were dispatched to 5516 Peyton Place APT3 for a possible robbery and adduction. The victim of the robbery, Anthony Tolliver stated he was sitting inside his apartment and his roommate (Melanie Rhodes) came in the front door with an unknown black male behind her. Tolliver stated the unknown male was standing behind Rhodes and had one arm around Rhodes neck and was holding a knife with the other hand. Tolliver stated the male demanded money or he would kill Rhodes. Tolliver stated Rhodes was begging Tolliver to give the male the money. Tolliver stated he gave the male his wallet with about 460.00 dollars in it. Tolliver stated the male than exited the apartment with Rhodes and still had his arm around her neck. Tolliver stated he didn’t see any vehicles or know how they left the scene. Tolliver stated the male appeared to be around 5’11”, 185lbs around 35 to 40yrs old and had on a blue hoodie with pants. CID was contacted and investigator Madison and Washam responded to the scene. Tolliver stated the case seems to be a robbery plot by Rhodes and the unknown black male. …show more content…
Investigators are in the process of sending necessary paperwork to the victims phone company in an attempt to ping her cell phone. Due to the victims criminal history and the fact that she knew the victim would have the cash for his rent at the apartment, it is believed that she and the black male suspect were working together to steal the victims rent