(KRON) – A mother’s necklace and purse were taken from her while carrying her toddler, according to the Palo Alto Police Department.
The robbery occurred in the 300 block of Hamilton Avenue in the University South neighborhood around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The victim was carrying her toddler and walking through a parking lot when a man grabbed her neck from behind and demanded her purse, police said. The assailant subsequently forcibly stole her purse and necklaces. After taking her belongings, he pushed her to the ground and fled the scene on foot. She then contacted authorities…