Politics & Government
Man Mugged 87-Year-Old Woman With Golf Club In Berkeley: Police
Police are looking for a man, who gave the woman a head injury.
BERKELEY, NJ — An unknown man assaulted an 87-year-old woman with a golf club and stole her belongings Monday morning, Berkeley police said.
The woman was hitting golf balls at the Miller Air Park fairgrounds when the man approached her, police said. The man had a conversation with her and then hit her with a golf club, according to authorities.
The suspect left with some of her belongings, police said. The woman suffered a moderate head injury but was able to leave the area and tell police.
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Berkeley police posted a composite sketch of the suspect. He is described as a white male in his 50s or 60s with a stocky build.
Any one with information is urged to contact the Berkeley Township Police Tip line at 732-341-1132 x611. Tips can be anonymous.
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