SAN JOSE — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of occasionally violent purse-snatch robberies targeting older Asian women in San Jose, according to police.
Police said Terrell Anthony Norman, 18, of San Jose, followed at least 14 victims from shopping centers to their homes, where they were sometimes pulled to the ground and dragged, causing injuries. In some cases, a firearm was seen or threatened, according to police.
The robberies were reported between October and December.
Norman was identified as a suspect and arrested by Mobile Emergency Response Group and Equipment officers on Dec. 22 in the area of Quimby and White roads in San Jose.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims. Police said Norman used a silver Jeep Patriot and often wore a hooded sweatshirt during the robberies.
Anyone with information about the case can call San Jose police Detective Michael Drago at 408-277-4166. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867).
