On November 19, 2016 at about 6:34 p.m.
Officers were patrolling in the area of 1900 block of Broadway. Officers observed a bicyclist approach a female who was walking eastbound on the sidewalk. The suspect rode next to the victim and forcibly took the victim’s purse. The suspect fled quickly from the victim as the victim gave chase of the suspect. Officers activated their lights and siren as the suspect attempted to flee. The suspect was ultimately apprehended in the 1400 block of 20th Street. The victim recovered her purse as she was chasing the suspect.
In custody, Victor Rivera, 18, was booked for robbery. Bail was set at $50,000.
