Man punches, robs woman during South El Monte home-invasion
SOUTH EL MONTE -- A man forced his way into a woman's home late Friday, punched her in the face and stole a ring from her, authorities said.
The home-invasion was reported about 10:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Lerma Road, Los Angeles County sheriff's Sgt. Stacy Morgan said.
The victim, described by authorities as a 50-year-old woman, answered at her door to find a black man, about 6 feet tall, 200 pounds and wearing a black jacket, the sergeant said.
"When the victim answered, he forced his way in and struck her in the face with his fist," Morgan said.
He then stole a ring from the woman, she added. The extent of the woman's injuries wasn't clear.
The robber fled, Morgan said, and a deputies searched the area but were unable to find him.
The home-invasion was reported about 10:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Lerma Road, Los Angeles County sheriff's Sgt. Stacy Morgan said.
The victim, described by authorities as a 50-year-old woman, answered at her door to find a black man, about 6 feet tall, 200 pounds and wearing a black jacket, the sergeant said.
"When the victim answered, he forced his way in and struck her in the face with his fist," Morgan said.
He then stole a ring from the woman, she added. The extent of the woman's injuries wasn't clear.
The robber fled, Morgan said, and a deputies searched the area but were unable to find him.
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