SAN ANTONIO — Police are asking for your help finding a group of people who targeted an elderly woman while she was shopping, and threatened to hurt her if she didn't withdraw money from her bank and give it to them.
It happened on November 21 around 2 p.m. at H-E-B located at 7951 Guilbeau Rd on the west side of town.
Police say the elderly woman was approached by the pictured female and male suspects while shopping for groceries.
The suspects followed her into the store and then back out to her vehicle. The suspects told the woman they needed her help to claim lottery prize money.
When she refused to cooperate, the suspects verbally threatened to harm her and compelled her to withdraw money from her bank account.
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Once they got her her money, they fled in an unknown vehicle.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information which leads to felony arrests in this crime.
To be eligible for a reward, tips must be submitted directly to Crime Stoppers.
Call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP (210) 224-7867).
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