Police suspect a minor followed an elderly woman in Haifa, snatched her bag, causing her to fall and be injured, Channel 12 (N12) correspondent Sharon Knoblich reports. An indictment against the suspect, who was arrested over the weekend, is expected to be filed in the coming days.
Channel 12 journalist Sharon Knoblich reported Sunday that police suspect a minor followed an elderly woman in Haifa, snatched her bag, and caused her to fall and sustain injuries. An indictment is expected against the suspect in the coming days.
As The Zioneer previously reported, police announced the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect on Sunday, June 21, after the investigation was accelerated following a media report by journalist Daniel Amram that included security footage. A second suspect was also arrested on Monday, June 22.
The latest report indicates that the case has progressed to the indictment stage, with prosecutors expected to file charges shortly. The specific charges and the suspect's age beyond being a minor were not disclosed in the new report. No further details on the woman's condition were provided.
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