Police have released surveillance video of a man who robbed a woman of her purse Sunday, Aug. 31, in front of a Hialeah shopping plaza.
The 65-year-old woman was in front of 4950 West 12th Ave. in Hialeah when she was approached by a man who grabbed her purse, knocking her to the ground. He then proceeded to drag her as she held onto her belongings.
"This man has taken advantage of elderly people," said Eddie Rodriguez of the Hialeah Police Department. "He takes advantage of this poor old lady, walks right up to her, violently snatches her purse right off her shoulder, pulls her while she's desperately trying to hold onto her bag, and he proceeds to drag her until she finally lost her grip."
"It's a shame," said plaza store owner Humberto Hernandez. "He's a derelict. He's an animal, and he shouldn't be around here."
The suspect fled the scene in a four-door, newer model gray Nissan Sentra, heading north on West 12th Avenue.
The victim was too shaken up to comment on the incident, as the suspect still has her license with her name and address. "This could be your grandmother, mine," said Rodriguez. "This could be your friend's family member, you aunt. We need to get this man off the streets."
If you have any information on this purse-snatching, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward.
Source: 7 News
