Atlanta Woman, 84, Robbed During Day Leaving Pharmacy: Police

BUCKHEAD, GA — An 84-year-old woman was robbed near a Buckhead pharmacy Monday afternoon, according to police. Authorities are now searching for two suspects who they said took off with the woman’s purse.

The victim was walking home from a CVS on the 1900 block of Peachtree Road about 2:40 p.m. Monday, according to a Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta Facebook post.

The incident occurred near Montclair Drive and Brighton Road, less than 500 feet from the pharmacy, according to authorities. One of the suspects got out of a black car and approached her from behind.

After being shoved to the ground, the woman was left with injuries to her left hand and shoulder, according to Crime Stoppers. He then ran off with her purse and got into his car, where the second suspect was waiting.

The woman was taken to Piedmont Hospital with a serious injury, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Investigators said the suspects got out of a black, four-door Honda Accord with a hatchback and tinted windows, according to the AJC. They suspects were last seen wearing face masks and white shirts. One wore green shorts and the other wore black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.