A man was robbed at gunpoint and had his car stolen late Monday night at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard.
According to the victim, he was digging in his pockets for his car keys in Golden Gardens’ parking lot around 11:20 p.m. when four men walked up behind him. One of the men then asked to use the victim’s cell phone. When the victim refused, one of the suspects struck him on the head and pulled out a gun, which he pointed at the victim before demanding his wallet, keys, and cell phone.
The suspects then fled in the scene in the victim’s 2008 Honda Accord. The victim then flagged down a passerby, who called police.
Officer searched the area, but weren’t able to find the suspects. Robbery detectives are investigating the incident.