VALDOSTA —
A man fled a shopping center parking lot with a woman’s purse Wednesday evening after he allegedly baited the woman into an argument about an automobile accident, according to reports. The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sam’s Club parking lot on Norman Drive, reports stated. During the argument, the suspect allegedly opened the passenger door on the woman’s car and wrestled her purse away from her grip, according to the Valdosta Police Department. The woman was able to jot down the suspect’s license plate and a description of the suspect’s burgundy vehicle as he fled the parking lot with her purse, reports stated.
A brief chase took place when patrol officers spotted a car matching the description provided by dispatchers based on the woman’s description, reports stated.
Valdosta Police Department officers and Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies were able to corner the suspect and they detained the man in his stopped vehicle while the woman was summoned to the traffic stop in order to identify the assailant, reports stated.
The woman’s purse was reportedly found inside of the suspect vehicle and returned to her.
Robin Van Williams, 23, was taken to the Lowndes County Jail and charged with robbery by sudden snatching, fleeing and attempting to elude police, driving without a license, and four counts of traffic control device violation, according to police reports. Williams’ bail has been revoked, reports stated.
Anyone having further information is urged to contact the Valdosta Police Department, (229) 293-3145; or remain anonymous by calling, (229) 293-3091.
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The suspect allegedly opened the passenger door on the woman’s car and wrestled her purse away from her grip, according to the Valdosta Police Department.
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