Police seek tips in assault on Eakes
Published: Mon, Dec. 01, 2008 01:58PM
Modified Mon, Dec. 01, 2008 02:00PM
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closeDURHAM -- Durham police are asking for information from the public that may aid their investigation of the attack Nov. 24 on a co-founder of the Self-Help Credit Union.
A CrimeStoppers reward is being offered for information leading to arrests in the assault on Martin Eakes, who was left with multiple bruises and a wound on his forehead. His left bicep muscle was severed and will likely require surgery.
Durham police did not indicate the size of the reward.
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Eakes, 54, was getting on the elevator in the Corcoran Street parking garage about 8:15 p.m. when four men approached him and punched him on his head and face before taking his wallet, cash and two cell phones, police said.
The assailants were described as black and between 18 and 25 years old. One was described as plump and light-complected. Other identifying details, such as hairstyles, clothing and height, were not provided.
Eakes said last week that the four men had been lying in wait for someone. He said he tried to defend himself but was no match for them.
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator A.C. Rogers at 560-4406, ext. 270 or CrimeStoppers at 683-1200. Tipsters who call CrimeStoppers do not have to identify themselves.
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