Brian Hamacher

Robber Targeting Elderly Victims in Oakland Park: BSO

Authorities are searching for a robber who may be targeting elderly victims in Oakland Park.

Broward Sheriff's Office officials released a sketch Tuesday of the suspect, who's responsible for robberies that happened on Dec. 3 and Dec. 10.

In the Dec. 3 robbery, the suspect stole a chain from a 67-year-old woman outside her home in the 500 block of Northeast 57th Court. Authorities say the suspect pulled the chain from her neck and pushed her to the ground before fleeing the scene.

The second robbery happened in the 5400 block of Northeast 3rd Avenue. Authorities say the suspect snatched some chains off a 52-year-old man's neck outside his home.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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