Haifa police say they have solved the robbery of an elderly woman who was followed, had her bag stolen, fell, and was injured. A 16-year-old minor from northern Israel was arrested, and an indictment is expected.
Haifa police announced the arrest of a 16-year-old minor in connection with the assault and robbery of an elderly woman, according to journalist Sharon Knoblich (N12). The suspect allegedly followed the woman, snatched her bag, causing her to fall, and fled. He was arrested and an indictment is expected. This is a third suspect arrested in the case. Earlier, two other minors were arrested in connection with the same incident, as The Zioneer previously reported. The February 22 bulletin detailed the arrest of the first suspect following exposure of security footage by journalist Daniel Amram. A second suspect was arrested on June 22.
3 developments
- DevelopingSecond suspect arrested in assault and robbery of 78-year-old woman in Haifa
- StrongTeen who assaulted and robbed 78-year-old woman in Haifa arrested after exposure by journalist
- DevelopingTeenager assaults elderly woman in Haifa, steals her bag
- DevelopingHaifa man indicted for assaulting police officer near station
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