Burlington police said a woman was assaulted and robbed after she refused to give up a cigarette to a man, who then took off early Friday.The 22-year-old was walking on North Champlain Street near Sherman Street when two men approached her around 2 a.m.One man demanded a cigarette and when she refused, he attacked and stole property from her, police said.Police described the robber as a black man, between 25 and 30, around 5 feet 10 inches, with shoulder-length braided hair. He was last seen waring a black T-shirt, jeans and black sneakers.The other suspect, was also a black man between 25 and 30, but taller than the other suspect. He has a shaved head and was last seen wearing a V-neck shirt and basketball shorts.If you know anything you're asked to contact Burlington Police at (802) 658-2704 or Detective Gilligan at (802) 540-2247.

Burlington police said a woman was assaulted and robbed after she refused to give up a cigarette to a man, who then took off early Friday.

The 22-year-old was walking on North Champlain Street near Sherman Street when two men approached her around 2 a.m.


One man demanded a cigarette and when she refused, he attacked and stole property from her, police said.

Police described the robber as a black man, between 25 and 30, around 5 feet 10 inches, with shoulder-length braided hair. He was last seen waring a black T-shirt, jeans and black sneakers.

The other suspect, was also a black man between 25 and 30, but taller than the other suspect. He has a shaved head and was last seen wearing a V-neck shirt and basketball shorts.

If you know anything you're asked to contact Burlington Police at (802) 658-2704 or Detective Gilligan at (802) 540-2247.