Munster police ask for public's help identifying man who forcefully robbed 72-year-old woman

Woman's credit card used in Dolton, purse and phone found in Calumet City, police said
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
MUNSTER, Ind. (WLS) -- Police in northwest Indiana are asking for the public's help to find a man who robbed a 72-year-old woman by force.

Police in Munster said the man seen in surveillance photos stole the woman's purse as she loaded items into her trunk, then drove away in a vehicle also reported stolen on Sunday by Gary police.
[Ads /]


It happened Sunday afternoon in the Jewel parking lot on Ridge Road.

Investigators said the woman's stolen credit card was used in Dolton shortly after the robbery.

RELATED: Chicago man charged in Munster armed home invasion in which family was tied up, beaten
[Ads /]
Her purse and cell phone were found at a gas station in Calumet City.

She needed to be treated by paramedics on the scene.



The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, who was shorter and wearing dark-colored clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Munster Police Detective Nolan Archer at 219-836-6672 or email him at narcher@munster.org. You can remain anonymous.
Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.