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Woman on life support after being pepper-sprayed by would-be purse snatcher

A purse snatcher is now a attempted killer after he squirted pepper spray at her in Westminster. She's on life support. at a hospital and police are looking for the culprit, a woman about 20 wearing a gray sweater or sweatshirt.

The victim at first seemed OK, police said, then she had a stroke.

On top of it all, the would-be purse snatcher grabbed a bag that contained the woman's lunch.

Anyone with more information was asked to call Detective Kevin MacCormick at (714) 898-3315, ext. 340.

dailynews.com

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