Police solved the assault and robbery of an elderly woman in Haifa with the arrest of a 16-year-old minor from northern Israel, according to journalist Sharon Knoblich. The suspect allegedly followed the woman, snatched her bag, causing her to fall and sustain injuries, and fled. A formal indictment is expected.
Haifa police arrested a 16-year-old minor from northern Israel in connection with the assault and robbery of an elderly woman in the city, journalist Sharon Knoblich reported Sunday. The suspect allegedly followed the woman, snatched her bag, causing her to fall and sustain injuries, and fled. Police said a formal indictment is expected to be filed.
The arrest marks the resolution of an incident that The Zioneer has been tracking since it was first reported on Thursday evening, June 18. A previous bulletin noted that a minor was arrested over the weekend following a public appeal by journalist Daniel Amram and the release of security camera footage. A second suspect was also arrested in the case, as reported on Monday, June 22.
Sunday's report indicates that the primary perpetrator has been identified as a 16-year-old from the north, and that police consider the case solved. The specific charge sheet and any additional suspects remain to be detailed.
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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