Elderly woman injured in purse snatching, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office searching for those involved

UPDATE: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said the individuals it was looking for have been identified and one suspect has been arrested.

Westside Walmart purse snatcher arrested.

Nathan Blizzard, 15-years-old charged with Strong Arm Robbery. Victim was a 66 year old female who sustained minor injuries to her head and hand.

Thank you to everyone who called in tips. #TeamWork pic.twitter.com/XXWvvC3anQ
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) January 22, 2019

Both individuals identified, one suspect arrested. Investigation is active and ongoing. More information is forthcoming. Thank you, Jacksonville for the large amount of tips that came in. Working together makes a difference. #TeamWork https://t.co/1b7rm0Xsuc
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) January 22, 2019

ORIGINAL STORY: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is looking for two people after an elderly woman was targeted at a local walmart.

Investigators said an elderly woman's purse was snatched at the Walmart on Normandy Boulevard.

The victim suffered injuries to her head and hand.

The Sheriff's Office is asking for anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Office at (904)630-0500 or by e-mail at JSOCrimeTips@Jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible reward up to $3,000 if your tip leads to an arrest call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477.

Identities sought for these two guys for their involvement in a robbery/purse snatching involving an elderly woman causing injuries to her head and hand at Normandy Blvd. Walmart.

904-630-0500 - JSO JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org
1-866-845-TIPS - @FCCrimeStop #JAX #Jacksonville pic.twitter.com/cvZWY8QXW3
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) January 21, 2019

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