Today, the Bellevue Police Department is asking community members to stay vigilant following a robbery incident that left the victim with injuries.
At approximately 3:50 p.m. yesterday, Bellevue Police were dispatched to a robbery incident on the 100 block of 108th Ave NE. The victim – a 72-year-old woman – told officers she had finished a shopping trip and was about to enter her vehicle when a male suspect grabbed and pulled at her purse. After a brief exchange, the suspect was able to snatch the purse from the victim and push her to the ground before fleeing the area.
The victim was transported to Overlake Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation into Friday’s incident is ongoing. Bellevue Police believe the suspects and vehicle are similar in description to another assault incident from earlier that day. This incident involved the suspects threatening juveniles with a firearm on the 400 block of Bellevue Square at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Bellevue community members are asked to contact law enforcement if they witnessed either of the events and to be vigilant and call police if they see anything suspicious.
Additionally, Bellevue Police ask community members to take some proactive measures to protect themselves should they find themselves in an emergency. Always remember to put your life before your possessions, follow the demands of the suspect, and immediately call 911 when it is safe to do so.
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