ID #11-318
The Palo Alto Police Department reports that a woman walking home from downtown Palo Alto had her purse stolen at gunpoint. At about 11:00 p.m., the woman was walking in the 300 block of Ramona Street when a lone gunman approached her and a friend from behind.
The suspect showed a small handgun and demanded the woman’s purse. The woman complied and the suspect fled in a car. The car was parked a short distance away with a lone driver inside.
Police described the vehicle as a light-colored late 1980s or early 90s Chevy two-door sedan.
It was last seen driving northbound on Ramona Street. Police canvassed the area for the suspect and vehicle but were unable to locate either. No injuries were reported during the robbery.
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