Suspect assaulted a female victim in the Vancouver Mall parking lot and stole her purse
On Wednesday (Sept. 28) at about 10:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a strong-armed robbery that occurred at the Vancouver Mall located at 8700 Vancouver Mall Drive.
The victim was walking through the parking lot on her way to work, when she noticed a maroon-colored vehicle (resembling a Kia Optima) drive past her and then the car parked. Shortly thereafter, a male exited the vehicle, attacked the victim from behind, grabbed her purse, knocked her to the ground during the struggle and fled with her purse in the maroon vehicle.
Video of the incident is posted on the VPD Twitter feed: @VancouverPDUSA
Vancouver Police looking for assistance to identify this strong armed robbery suspect. Anyone with information should call our Major Crimes Unit at 360-487-7440. #vanpoliceusa pic.twitter.com/2a9M0CWc9j
— Vancouver Police USA (@VancouverPDUSA) September 30, 2022
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hoodie pulled tight around his face. Witnesses state there were a total of three males inside the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (360) 487-7440.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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