Purse Snatching and Assault on Fruit Street

Summary: A Hispanic male suspect assaulted a female and stole her purse at or near 46 Fruit Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle. Police were notified, and the victim expressed a desire to speak with officers. The suspect later abandoned his bicycle at Hudson and Townsend Streets and fled on foot toward Washington Street. The female victim was initially unsure about pursuing charges.