By Bay City News Service
A man pushed a woman to the ground Sunday night in Petaluma, stole her purse and then drove away, police said. Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Sixth Street on a report of a robbery at about 5:55 p.m.
Witnesses reported that the suspect drove off in a green compact vehicle toward I Street following the robbery. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.
The suspect is described as a man between 18 and 20 years old. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The victim, who was not injured, said she didn't know the suspect but that he was loitering nearby prior to the robbery.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact Petaluma police at (707) 778-4372. as1011a05/27/13 CONTACT: Petaluma police (707) 778-4372.
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