Elderly Woman Attacked, Robbed at Bellaire Transit Center; Suspect Arrested
An 87-year-old woman was attacked and robbed at the Bellaire Transit Center. Police have arrested a man with a criminal record in connection with the incident, stating he punched the woman while trying to steal her purse.
Houston, TX, August 18, 2026 —
An 87-year-old woman was the victim of an attack and robbery at the Bellaire Transit Center, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred recently, and law enforcement has since taken a suspect into custody.
Police stated that the arrested man has a criminal record. Investigators believe the suspect approached the elderly woman with the intent to steal her purse. During the attempted robbery, the man allegedly punched the woman.
The Bellaire Transit Center is a public transportation hub serving the community. Further details regarding the timeline of the incident or the specific date of the arrest were not immediately available. The Bellaire Police Department is handling the investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Jones on abc13.com, see more information here.
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