San Jose police arrest man suspected in string of strong-arm robberies targeting seniors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Suspect in strong-arm robberies targeting seniors in SJ arrested
San Jose police say a suspect is in custody for a string of strong arm robberies targeting senior citizens of Asian and East Indian descent.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose police say a suspect is in custody for a string of strong-arm robberies targeting senior citizens of Asian and East Indian descent.



Investigators released surveillance video Monday of a robber caught in the act.



Police say that's 21-year old Lawrence Carter yanking a necklace from a victim's neck.



Carter faces multiple felony counts, including robbery, elderly abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.



Detectives believe carter may be responsible for additional robberies and they're urging other possible victims to come forward.

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