Purse Snatching

May 3, 2017 – On Tuesday May 2, 2017, at approximately 10:28 p.m., the Newark Police responded to the parking lot of TGI Friday’s, located at 650 South College Avenue, for a report of a robbery. Officers made contact with the 40 year old female victim who stated that she was leaving the restaurant and entering her vehicle. The victim had just finished placing her child in the car when she was approached by the unknown suspect. The suspect grabbed onto her purse and tried to pull it away. During the struggle the victim was knocked to the ground and her purse was stolen.  The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical attention at the scene.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 years old, thin build, baggy clothing, wearing a blue zip up hooded shirt with the hood up.

There is no surveillance footage available at this time.

Anyone with additional information on this incident should contact Detective Daniel Bystricky at 302-366-7100 ext. 3136 or Daniel.Bystricky@cj.state.de.us .

You can send an anonymous text message tip by texting 302NPD and your message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com where a reward may be available.

The Newark Police Department affirms that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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