In this January 25, 2009 file photo, Kal Penn arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Actor Kal Penn, who has been serving as a White House liaison, was robbed at gunpoint in a Washington neighborhood. Penn was walking in the city about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 when a man with a gun approached him and took his wallet and other property. The actor goes by his given name, Kalpen Modi, for his work at the White House. (AP)

Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010

US actor Kal Penn mugged at gunpoint

Kal Penn's former publicist confirms that the actor who played Kumar in the movie 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' and had a recurring role on the Fox show 'House' was robbed at gunpoint in Washington, DC.

The Indian-American actor whose given name is Kalpen Modi is working in the White House's Office of Public Liaison. He is focusing on connecting the president with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.

Penn's former publicist Jennifer Goodwin confirmed a TMZ.com report that Penn was robbed. A police crime summary says early Tuesday, an armed robber forced a victim to lie on the ground and give up his cell phone and other possessions. It did not include names.

Penn did not respond to requests for comment. The Metropolitan Police Department said it could not release information.

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