Police investigate robberies outside Wichita convenience stores - KAKE
Police said a 55-year-old woman was leaving a convenience store when a man approached and punched her numerous times, knocking her to the ground and taking her purse. The woman believes a second suspect had attempted to distract her from the man who took her purse. The first suspect is described as a dark-complected black male. The second is a light-complected black male with the same height and weight description as the first suspect. The second robbery happened around 11:30 p. m. at a Valero convenience store in the 770 block of North Ridge Road. The 33-year-old victim told officers as she was getting out of her car, she was approached by four men. "As she was getting out of her vehicle, an individual walked up, grabbed her purse," said Lt. James Espinoza. "She fought over her purse, at which time a second suspect approached her, pulling her by her hair to the ground and taking her purse. The suspects left in a gold Dodge Caliber with black rims and a 60-day tag. Espinoza said it's important for people to be aware of what's happening around them. "Whether you're getting gas or if something doesn't look right or feel right, then stay in your car. Wait for the person or persons to maybe leave the area. Source: www.kake.com
