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@VancouverPDUSA
On 09/28/2022 at approximately 10:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a strong-armed robbery that occurred at the Vancouver Mall located at 8700 Vancouver Mall Drive.
The victim was walking through the parking lot on her way to work, when she noticed a maroon-colored vehicle (resembling a Kia Optima) drive past her and park. Shortly thereafter, a male exited the vehicle, attacked the victim from behind, grabbed her purse knocked her to the ground during the struggle and fled with her purse in the maroon vehicle.
Video of the incident is posted on the VPD Twitter feed:@VancouverPDUSA
The suspect is described as a black male wearing black hoodie pulled tight around his face. Witnesses state there were a total of three males inside the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (360) 487-7440.
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