Thief snatches purse in Moosic
MOOSIC - An unknown thief pushed an elderly Scranton woman to the ground then stole her purse in the Birney Plaza parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Moosic Police Chief Charles Maurer said.
Chief Maurer said construction workers in the area saw the robbery occur and threw something at his red Nissan as he was driving away towards Scranton, possibly smashing the back window.
The woman, 69, had bruises on her face and hands from the fall. The thief is described as being six feet tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
Inside the purse was cash and some credit cards.
If anyone has any leads they are asked to contact Moosic Police at 457-7269.