Police search for robber who snatched money out of elderly man’s hand

May 10, 2019
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Police search for robber who snatched money out of elderly man's hand

SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Robbery Unit needs your help identifying a suspect in the robbery of an elderly man.

According to police, at about 10:25 p.m. April 26, the victim was leaving a store on the 1600 block of W. Bay Street with money in his hand. As he walked away, a male suspect walked up behind him and snatched the money, before fleeing eastbound on W. Bay Street.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s standing approximately 6-feet-tall with a medium build. During the incident, he wore a black shirt and jeans.

Police search for robber who snatched money out of elderly man's hand

Anyone with information on this case or the suspect’s identity is asked to call detectives at (912) 651-6694 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020.

Tipsters are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

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