On December 3, 2013 at approximately 4:00 PM, the Burlington Police Department responded to an assault and robbery that occurred at a residence on Marble Ave. in Burlington. The armed suspects assaulted the victim and stole several items from the residence. The victim received minor injuries during the assault and was treated at the scene by the Burlington Fire Department. Investigators have determined that the suspects were known to the victim and that this was not a random robbery. This was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
Anyone with information about this incident or those involved is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at (802) 658-2704 or contact the investigator directly.
UPDATE, 12-4-2013:
Burlington Police have identified two individuals of interest in connection with the assault and robbery on Marble Ave which occurred yesterday afternoon.
1: Bryan Frazier a 30 year old Massachusetts man
2: Rashad Sabree a 33 year old Massachusetts man
Police are looking to make contact with these two men and would like to speak with them about the incident. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the men are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Beerworth at 802-540-2280.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no photographs available at this time. Thank you.
UPDATE 12-5-2013:
Burlington Police have now changed the status of the identified individuals in connection with the assault and robbery on Marble Ave which occurred Tuesday afternoon from persons of interest to wanted by law enforcement for arrest.
During the afternoon of Tuesday December 3 Bryan Frazier a 30 year old Massachusetts man, and Rashad Sabree a 33 year old also from Massachusetts forced their way into the victim's home and assulted him with a handgun and baseball bat by physicaly striking him with both weapons. The two males then robbed the victim of his cell phone and laptop computer prior to fleeing the scene.
Later that same night police recovered the vehicle that the suspects had fled the scene in as well as the handgun alledgidly used during the assault and robbery. The victim and the suspects are known to each other and this incident was not a random act.
Both suspects whereabouts are unknown at this time. There are active arrest warrants on file with the State of Vermont for both suspects.
