Crime & Safety
Mom Attacked in Parking Lot While Her 3 Children Watched; Suspect Got Away
Mother of three beat up in the Vacaville Walmart parking lot as her children watched. Suspect fled without taking any of the victims personal property. It is being considered a random act of violence, with no leads thus far.
A mother of three was beaten up in a Vacaville parking lot, in broad daylight by a complete stranger as her children watched.
As the victim loaded groceries into her car, in the busy Walmart Parking lot, at 1501 Helen Power Drive, a women jumped out of nowhere and started hitting her.
Vacaville Police Department told Dixon Patch that before officers arrived, the female suspect fled in a newer model silver four-door Dodge Charger.
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VPD Officer Howisey reported, "The suspect is a black female, 20-30 years old, with a heavy build, and was wearing an orange dress. Although she is the only person that a description was given of, it appears there were other persons in the car."
Howisey reported that, although there was surveillance video, the clarity is not that great, it was far away and was partially obstructed by trees.
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“This is a very unusual occurrence in Vacaville,” said Officer Howisey, "With no loss of property, and no motive is reported, there really aren't any leads yet."
The victim was video interviewed by CBS News, to watch the video click here.
The Vacaville Police Department is looking for any other information, reports can be taken anonymously by calling (707) 449-5200.
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