Israeli Police Arrest 16-Year-Old for Violent Theft of Elderly Woman’s Purse in Haifa

Israeli police announced they have solved a violent robbery case involving an elderly woman in Haifa. The incident occurred on June 18, 2026, when a 16-year-old boy from northern Israel allegedly followed the woman, forcibly stole her purse, and caused her to fall to the ground, resulting in injuries. The police launched an intensive investigation after receiving the report, which included reviewing security camera footage, conducting searches, and interrogations.

The footage released by the police shows the teenager stalking the elderly woman before grabbing her purse and knocking her down. Following the investigation, the main suspect was arrested, along with an additional suspect connected to the case. After gathering sufficient evidence, the police submitted a prosecutor’s statement in preparation for filing formal charges against the 16-year-old. The police have made the distressing video evidence public as part of their announcement.