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An attempted mugger dragged a woman along a Whitman street until a few onlookers chased him away Saturday morning.
The 47-year-old woman was traveling along the 400 block of Shunk Street when the offender grabbed her from behind and pushed her down, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He demanded her purse, but when she refused to release it, he lugged her along until a few passers-by chased him eastbound.
The woman retained her pocketbook, but suffered cuts and bruises to her arms, Tolliver said. A medic transported her to Methodist Hospital where she was treated and released.
The perpetrator was described as white, age 30 to 35, 6-foot, 200 pounds; having facial acne and slight facial hair; and wearing a white polo short and cutoff blue jean shorts.
To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
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