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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW BOLI finds evidence of retaliation by Gold Hill city manager ... Neon crashes into Medford Puck's Doughnuts ... Malheur occupier convicted in Josephine County case ... BOLI finds evidence of retaliation by Gold Hill city manager ... Neon crashes into Medford Puck's Doughnuts ... Malheur occupier convicted in Josephine County case ... CRIME Purse snatching attempt injures 80-year-old woman at Medford Lowe's Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 11:32 AM Updated Apr 13, 2016 at 5:19 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 11:32 AM Updated Apr 13, 2016 at 5:19 PM » Social News An 80-year-old woman was injured Monday when a thief tried to snatch her purse in broad daylight, and police are still on the hunt for the attacker. The strong-arm robbery attempt took place at about 10:45 a.m. in front of the Medford Lowe's, 3601 Crater Lake Highway, Medford police said. Grainy security camera photos show a woman hopping out of the passenger side of a gold-colored SUV as it pulled up close to the curb near the store entrance. Paper covered the vehicle's license plates. The female suspect was described as being in her early 20s with a large build. She was wearing a white, hooded sweatshirt, yoga pants and sandals. She reportedly ran up to the 80-year-old woman, who was walking into the store, and grabbed her purse. The older woman fought the thief off but eventually fell to the ground, injuring her right knee and left hand. The attacker then jumped back into the SUV, which drove away. "When it comes to purse snatches, it usually is in a crowded area," Medford police Lt. Mike Budreau said. "We don't have a lot where it's actually trying to be taken from the person, like over her shoulder. That's obviously pretty disturbing." No description of the SUV driver was available, police said. Investigators warned people to keep an eye out for the vehicle in case the suspect makes another attempt. Anyone with information about the woman, the vehicle or any other details related to the case is asked to call Medford police at 541-770-4784. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 11:32 AM Updated Apr 13, 2016 at 5:19 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501