JSO: 2 sought after woman injured in purse snatching at Walmart - WJXT News4JAX

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Monday released surveillance photos of two people who police said were involved in a purse snatching that left a woman injured.

It happened in the Walmart parking lot on Normandy Boulevard.

According to police, two young men grabbed a purse from an "elderly" woman. The woman suffered injuries to her head and her hand.

Shoppers were shocked to learn of the attack.

"(It's) very scary if you ask me. I'm not used to living in a city. We haven't been here that long and it's kind of scary," shopper Peggy Caudill said.

"It makes me a little nervous for people who can't take care of themselves," Mike Caudill said, adding that the attack is another reason why people need to be prepared to protect themselves. "I'm not opposed to carrying guns if they need them. But I would definitely say pepper spray or mace."

In the meantime, Walmart is using solar-powered surveillance cameras, which are angled in every direction to look out for any potential problems, in the parking lot.

Anyone who recognizes the two pictured or who has information about their whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible reward of up to $3,000 if the tip leads to an arrest, call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

Identities sought for these two guys for their involvement in a robbery/purse snatching involving an elderly woman causing injuries to her head and hand at Normandy Blvd. Walmart.
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