FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) - An 88-year-old woman is hospitalized after being knocked to the ground and run over by thieves who stole her purse on the parking lot of a suburban St. Louis grocery store.
The woman bought a lottery ticket at a Dierbergs store in Florissant around 11:30 a.m. Monday and was walking to her car when a car pulled up with a man driving. A woman jumped out and snatched the victim’s purse, knocking her to the ground.
As the car sped away, it drove over the woman.
She underwent surgery for fractures to a leg and wrist. Police say she faces a long recovery process.
Robbery charges were filed Tuesday against 38-year-old Christina Reed and 26-year-old Montrel Fuller. They do not have listed attorneys. A third person is sought by police.
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