Woman Injured During Daytime Robbery Near Dublin BART Station; Police Seeking Witnesses

Dublin Police are investigating the robbery of a 72-year-old woman whose cell phone and purse were taken after she was attacked from behind near the West Dublin BART Station on Wednesday. The victim was injured by “bodily force” during the incident, Lieutenant Herb Walters said.

“Our units happened to be in the area and was flagged down by a witness,” Walters said.

Statement released from Dublin Police:

Dublin Police responded to a strong arm robbery with injuries at Golden Gate Dr. near the West Dublin BART Station on Wednesday, January 7, about 12:22 P.M.

A 72-year-old woman was located on the sidewalk with a large laceration to her face as a result of being attacked from behind by the suspect. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for her non-life threatening injuries.

Taken in the robbery was the victim’s purse and cell phone.

Witnesses to the incident described the suspect as an African American male adult, about 5’ 5”, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and grey sweat pants. The suspect left the scene in a newer model four-door Honda Accord, grey or tan in color, driven by a second subject. The vehicle was last seen leaving Golden Gate Drive headed towards the I-680 on-ramp.

Dublin Police is seeking the community’s assistance. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Detective Jose Buenrostro at 925-452-2181 or Detective Sergeant Rafael Alvarez at 925-833- 6682.

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