DOWAGIAC, Mich. -- Dowagiac Police are investigating a strong armed robbery at an apartment complex.

Dowagiac Police were called to the Eagle's Trace apartment complex, in the 29000 block of Amerihost Drive, on Sunday.

A resident said she was retrieving items from her vehicle in the parking lot when she was confronted from behind by a man.

The man grabbed her purse and ran from the scene.

Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

He is described as a black male, possibly in his 40s, 5'10" tall, heavy or stocky build wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.

If you have any information in this case, please contact the Dowagiac Police Department at (269)782-9743 or the Cass County tip line at (800)462-9328.