A Strong Armed Robbery occurred at Betty’s Place Video Gaming Parlor on Wabash Avenue shortly after noon on November 23rd and Crime Stoppers wants to help police solve this crime. Police have surveillance video images of the incident which began when a black female with a white sweater took a purse which belonged to a patron of the business. Another customer followed the thief outside and attempted to recover the stolen purse but was battered by the perpetrator who was able to escape southbound on foot.

Crime Stoppers is hoping you can identify the thief who is also wanted for Aggravated Battery. The suspect was described as a black female in her mid 20’s who stood approximately 5'3" tall and weighed approximately 200 lbs. You can see the images on the Crime Stopper website Cashfortips.us. If you provide information and it leads to the arrest of the person involved in this incident, Crime Stoppers will pay you a cash reward of up to $1000. Just call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 788-8427 or leave a tip on the website. Remember, all Crime Stopper tips are anonymous tips.