A 78-year-old woman was attacked and robbed, and the suspect's father publicly apologized on Facebook, writing 'I discovered my son is a criminal. We'll do what needs to be done.' Details of the location and the exact circumstances have not yet been reported.
A 78-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed, according to an initial report. The suspect's father posted an apology on Facebook, stating that he discovered his son is a criminal and that appropriate steps will be taken. The exact location and timing of the assault have not been disclosed in the initial report. This incident follows a separate case reported on Thursday June 18 in Haifa, where a teenager in a school uniform attacked an elderly woman and stole her bag. The current case is distinct from that incident, but both underscore a pattern of violent crime against elderly victims in recent days.
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