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Juvenile Suspect Arrested After Attacking 85-Year-Old Woman in Lakewood Purse-Snatching

KTLA 5May 29, 20252 min89,182 views
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Violent Purse-Snatching Incident

  • 🚨 An 85-year-old woman was violently attacked during a purse-snatching in Lakewood on April 30th.
  • πŸ’₯ The suspect, identified as a juvenile, used brass knuckles to strike the victim before pulling her purse away.
  • πŸ“Ή Video footage captured the attack, showing the woman falling to the ground as her purse was stolen in broad daylight.

Victim's Recovery and Community Concerns

  • πŸ₯ The victim was hospitalized for approximately a week and sustained 16 head injuries from the assault.
  • 😟 Residents in the neighborhood expressed shock and concern, questioning their own safety after such a violent crime occurred close to home.
  • πŸ’¬ Neighbors stated that the incident made them feel unsafe, as it could happen to anyone at any time.

Suspect Apprehended

  • πŸš“ The juvenile suspect was located and arrested on May 19th, several weeks after the incident.
  • πŸ” Authorities are investigating if the suspect may be connected to other crimes.
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