Third Squad detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5:32 p.m. in East Hills.
According to detectives, after returning home to her Peacock Drive residence from shopping, pulling into the driveway and unloading her packages, the 52-year-old victim was approached by a male subject who grabbed her and demanded the jewelry she was wearing. After a continued struggle, the subject, detectives added, began punching her in the face at which time the victim gave the subject her rings. He then grabbed her pocketbook and fled the scene, detectives said. The victim, detectives added, followed the subject and was observed entering a dark colored auto that left southbound on Peacock Drive.
During the altercation the victim sustained contusions and abrasions to her head and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. She further described the subject as being 5’8″-5’11″ tall and wearing a dark colored hoodie.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
