Man sought in 82-year-old woman's robbery

Police are seeking a man who they say robbed an 82-year-old woman in broad daylight earlier this month in Claremont. They released video Wednesday that they say shows the suspect on Clay Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Jun 23, 2016, 1:02 AM

Updated 2,875 days ago

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Man sought in 82-year-old woman's robbery
Police are seeking a man who they say robbed an 82-year-old woman in broad daylight earlier this month in Claremont.
They released video Wednesday that they say shows the suspect on Clay Avenue.
The video does not show the actual crime, but police say he pushed the woman to the ground and stole her purse and $37.
The suspect appears to be about 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing jeans, a hooded sweatshirt and a hat.
The woman was not injured in the attack.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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