At 10:13 a.m. yesterday, the Henderson Police Department responded to a reported purse-snatching in front of Andy’s on Raleigh Road.
The victim, Edith Branch, reported to police that two black males knocked her down, took her purse, and ran.
The males were last seen running behind the Dollar General in the same shopping complex towards the railroad tracks.
With the assistance of Deputies Poteat, Parrish, and K-9 Argo of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, a search of the area was conducted, but the suspects were not immediately found.
No injuries were reported to Branch.
The suspects are described as:
Suspect 1
Black male
5’08” in height
Slender build
Dark brown complexion
Wearing a scarf or toboggan-style had on head, black leather jacket, dark pants
Suspect 2
Black male
5′ 08″ to 10″ in height
Slender build
Medium complexion
Wearing plaid jacket, blue jeans
Those having information regarding this assault and robbery should contact Officer M.T. Bynum at the Henderson Police Department, 438-4141.