Images of Man Who Attempted to Rob Elderly Woman Released

Arlington Heights Police have released images of a man who knocked down an elderly woman an attempted to take her purse in the Jewel/Osco parking lot, 1860 S. Arlington Heights Rd. on July 3. 

Earlier Report: 

A 76-year-old woman was knocked down and her purse taken by a would-be robber in the Jewel/Osco parking lot, on July 3. The woman was walking toward the store with a cane, when she felt a pull on her purse. She turned around, and an unknown offender was attempting to take the purse. She began hitting the offender with her cane and yelled for help.

A 29-year-old witness ran toward her, but the offender grabbed her purse and ran. The witness then ran after the offender, tackled him, and was able to gain possession of the purse before he fled westbound on Golf Rd. The purse was returned to the victim. The offender is described as a white male, wearing a baseball cap, a long-sleeved black shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411 (tip411) or call  Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.