Philadelphia dispatcher robbed in front of police headquarters

Police say a man grabbed the 25-year-old woman as she walked on the 1400 block of Callowhill Street.
Friday, September 16, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Investigators are trying to track down the man who robbed a Philadelphia police dispatcher right in front of police headquarters.

Police say a man grabbed the 25-year-old woman as she walked on the 1400 block of Callowhill Street early Wednesday morning.
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He knocked her to the ground and dragged her as he tried to steal her purse.

The attacker was eventually able to get a hold of the purse and then ran off.

The victim was treated at a local hospital.
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Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police.
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