Elderly Woman in Westminster Thwarts Robbery Attempt With Pepper Spray

Elderly Woman in Westminster Thwarts Robbery Attempt With Pepper Spray
A police car in a file photo. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Sophie Li
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WESTMINSTER, Calif.—An elderly woman foiled an attempted robbery of her purse by squirting the armed perpetrator with pepper spray while taking a Christmas morning stroll in Westminster, authorities said Dec. 26.

“Luckily, the suspect did not shoot the victim and instead fled the scene on his bicycle,” said Sgt. Alan Aoki of the Westminster Police Department.

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Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
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