TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said the suspect involved in the robbery and assault of an 82-year-old woman is in custody.
TPD said it has arrested Joseph Wren, 57, and charged him with robbery in connection with the incident.
The woman was walking near a bus stop at West Hillsborough Avenue and North Habana Avenue at around 7:45 p.m. on May 1.
As she walked past the suspect, the report said he grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground, causing her to lose consciousness.
The suspect then took her bag and fled the area on a bicycle, per TPD.
Police said the woman was transported to the hospital and has since been released as she continues to recover.
TPD said officers spotted Wren on May 5 in the afternoon near Nebraska Avenue and arrested him without incident.
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