78-year-old robbed in Haifa: off-duty officer apprehends suspect

A 78-year-old Haifa resident was attacked and robbed on Halutz Street in the Hadar neighborhood. An off-duty officer from the Kiryat Ata police station spotted the fleeing suspect, gave chase, and arrested her. The suspect, a 40-year-old Kiryat Bialik resident, escaped with the victim's phone and wallet. The officer sustained minor injuries. Police will request an extension of her remand.

A 78-year-old Haifa resident was attacked in the evening on Halutz Street in the Hadar neighborhood, and his mobile phone and wallet were stolen. The suspect, a 40-year-old Kiryat Bialik resident, fled the scene. An off-duty officer from the Kiryat Ata police station noticed the woman fleeing and suspected a criminal incident. He chased her and arrested her shortly after the robbery. During the arrest, the officer sustained minor injuries, according to medical sources. Police stated that based on investigation needs and findings, they will request a court extension of the suspect's remand.