On 02/20/2011 a Robbery occurred in a residential area near the east intersection of Baya Drive and U.S. 90. An elderly female was exiting her vehicle at her home when a stranger approached her. He spoke with her briefly then pulled her purse forcibly from her and fled the area.
The man was described as being a white male around 6’00 tall. He had dark-colored short hair. He was wearing blue pants and a blue shirt. One witness described him as appearing around 30-50 years of age, while another witness thought he appeared to be younger.
At or near the same time of the robbery a red Chevrolet S-10 pick-up was also seen near the home. The truck appears to be a late 90’s to early 2000’s model. It has Chevrolet in back across the back tailgate. There was a silver ladder in the back of the truck. The owner or driver of the truck is being sought for questioning about the incident.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact CCSO Detective Jimmy Watson at 386-758-1373. Citizens may also call Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099. Callers to Crime Stoppers will always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
