Knife-Wielding Suspect Attacks, Robs Three Women Playing Cards

Deputies are searching for a knife-wielding suspect who attacked and robbed three women playing cards tonight at a house on 9th Street East.

The three victims were sitting in the garage playing cards with the bay door open when a man entered the garage carrying an 8-inch kitchen knife. He demanded their money.

The assailant punched Diane Froehlich, 68, in the face, knocking her to the ground. He then reached into the front shirt pocket of Mary Phillips, 44. Her pocket was empty, so he grabbed two purses off of the table. The two purses belonged to Phillips and Froehlich.

After grabbing the purses, the assailant hopped on a bike and headed north on 9th Street East. Froelich's purse contained $90 in cash as well as miscellaneous items. Phillps' purse held only cigarettes and a lighter.

None of the women was seriously injured.

Deputies are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-634-8477.