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Man robbed, carjacked at gunpoint at Golden Gardens Park

SEATTLE — A man was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint Monday night at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard.

The victim told police he was digging in his pockets for his car keys in the park’s parking lot about 11:20 p.m. when four men approached behind him.

One of the men asked to use the victim’s cellphone. When the victim declined, one of the men hit him on the head and pulled out a gun, pointed it at him and demanded his wallet, keys, and cellphone.

The four men then fled in the victim’s 2008 Honda Accord.

The victim was able to flag down a passerby, who called police.

Officers searched the area, but were unable to find the men.

Robbery detectives are continuing to investigate.

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