Elderly woman has purse stolen

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November 23, 2009

Anonymous The Daily Independent Mon Nov 23, 2009, 10:28 PM EST

ASHLAND An eldery woman was robbed around 5:30 on Monday night in the 2800 block of Carter Avenue.

The suspects were described as two males, one white. The suspects fled across Winchester Avenue in the 2800 block. The female had her purse around her arm as the suspect approached. One grabbed the purse, pulling it from her grasp causing her minor injuries as she fell, according to report from the Ashland Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to call the APD.

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