Somers Point Police Seek Thug Who Robbed an 83-Year-Old Woman

🔴  83-Year-Old Woman Robbed

🔴 The Incident Happened Just Before Noon on Thursday

🔴 Police Have not Identified a Suspect

This is one of those stories to hate to hear about.

An 83-year-old woman, minding her own business while shopping at Acme in Somers Point, had a day she won't ever forget.

Police say that the 83-year-old woman was shopping at the Acme located at 212 New Road in Somers Point Thursday Morning.

Somers Point Police say that as the woman was leaving, she was approached from behind near the front entrance of the store, by an unknown assailant who assaulted the woman, grabbed her purse, and took off.

Police say the incident occurred at around 11:50.

The thug, described as a younger, possibly caucasian male, was wearing a mask and dark clothes as he fled in the direction of Bethel Road.

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The victim was taken to Shore Medical Center, where she was treated for injuries.

There has been no about how serious the victim's injuries were or if she has been released.

Somers Point Police Chief Robert C. Somers put out a statement asking for the public's help in finding the thug who would do something like this.

Police ask that if you have any information on who may be responsible for this strong-arm robbery, you contact the Somers Point Police Department at (609) 927-6161.

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Police remind you that all calls will be kept confidential.

Police remind everyone to be vigilant when you are out, and be mindful of your surroundings.

If you suspect something isn't right, it probably isn't.

We'll update this story as more information becomes available.

Source:  Somers Point Police