Suspect Snatches Purse from Woman, 89, in Parking Lot

• PHOTO of suspect's car courtesy of Fairfax County Police Department

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Detectives from Fairfax County's Franconia District are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Friday morning in the 6600 block of Loisdale Road (see map below).

Friday morning, around 10:16 a.m., an 89-year-old woman had just entered her vehicle and was approached by a man. The man assaulted her, grabbed her purse, and fled, according to police. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and did not require medical transport.

The suspect was described as black, approximately 20 to 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a muscular build, according to police. He had short black hair and was clean shaven. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a 2008-2012 Nissan Altima with a possible partial license plate of “2057.”

If you recognize the suspect, the vehicle pictured, or have any information about this crime, please contact Detective J. Reid at (703) 922-0889.

You may also contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at703-691-2131.