88-year-old woman robbed in Halle – handbag thief flees
A pensioner was attacked and robbed by a young man in the city centre of Halle (Saale). Police are appealing for information.
88-year-old woman robbed in Halle – handbag thief flees
On Kirchnerstraße in Halle (Saale), an unknown perpetrator attacked and robbed an elderly woman on Monday at midday. The victim, an 88-year-old, sustained injuries requiring hospitalisation.
The incident occurred shortly after 12 o'clock. The male perpetrator approached the pensioner, suddenly ripped the bag from her body and fled. During his flight he crossed paths with a passerby – investigators now hope that this witness will come forward to police.
The fleeing offender can be described as follows: approximately 18 to 21 years old, relatively small with a height of approximately 1.65 to 1.70 metres, wearing glasses, dressed in dark clothing.
The Halle (Saale) police station is seeking not only the incidental witness but also other people who witnessed the robbery or have seen a matching person in the area. Information can be reported on (0345) 224 2000.
Source: State Portal Saxony-Anhalt – Police Station Halle (Saale)
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