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Florida Mall Purse-Snatching Suspect Caught

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Florida Mall Purse-Snatching Suspect Caught

Posted By Stepniak & Park || 19-May-2013

A man who is suspected of violently accosting women in mall parking lots and grabbing their purses is behind bars today according to law enforcement authorities.

On Friday, authorities say they caught Oscar Villagran the suspect who was snatching purses from women in at least two shopping mall parking lots.

According to wftv.com, investigators believe Villagran was the man who accosted women in different malls at least two days this past week, and also believe he is behind other robberies that have occurred in parking lots throughout the Orlando area.

Villagran allegedly would ambush women shopping at malls as they were walking in the parking lots by driving up next to the victims, grabbing their purses and then fleeing the scene of the crime by driving away in his vehicle. Many victims were left bruised and bloodied after refusing to give up their purses without a struggle. One victim said she refused to give up her purse when Villagran grabbed it and she was dragged through the parking lot until the purse strap broke. Although Villagran fled the area, this victim was able to get a good look at his vehicle – a pickup – and give a description to police.

Security Cameras – Ever-Vigilant Eyes

Deputies were able to link Villagran’s pickup to another purse-snatching robbery at a different mall this week when security cameras in the parking lot captured a license plate of the suspect’s vehicle. The license plate led police to Villagran.

Villagran has a long criminal history which includes a charge on purse snatching in 2008. Currently he is incarcerated in an Orlando jail without bond.

When a person commits robbery in Florida, it is considered a greater crime than just theft as the crime must involve the use of physical force, threatened force or intimidation. If convicted of robbery in the State of Florida, the accused will be looking at spending time in jail. How long a sentence depends on the severity of the crime, as well as the criminal history of the perpetrator.

When you have been arrested or are under investigation for robbery in Florida, it is essential that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to mount a successful defense on your behalf and to protect your rights and freedom.

Categories: Criminal Defense, Theft, Criminal Law

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