New York woman visiting Detroit falls victim to crime

[Zacha341]

I've observed some pretty zealous pand-handling and people being 'grimmed' in that area and elsewhere. I'm pretty much mute to any attempts to distract me from my missions when I am out. I don't turn a 'wrist' to provide time, and for certain would not open a purse for any money... Responding and therefore being distracted is just not an 'safe' option right now.

Indeed, I'm perplexed that this area containing numerous destinations and decent foot traffic, harbors as many "ruffians" as it does. I can't tell you how many times I've been accosted walking to a Woodward joint after parking on a side street, and I'm not talking about the typical panhandlers. These are aggressive people with a menacing air.