Grandmother, 78, Chased And Caught A Mugger
25/07/2008 05:20
The 78-year-old
grandmother of an Olympic sprinter has shown
that athleticism runs in the family, after she
chased and caught a mugger who stole her
purse.
Mrs. Williamson: 'She must have thought I was an easy touch because I'm elderly' Photo: NATIONAL NEWS AND PICTURES
Pearline Williamson, whose grandson is 100m runner Simeon Williamson, was out shopping when a young woman ran past her, pulling the purse from her hand.
Without a thought for her own safety Mrs Williamson sprinted after the woman, believed to be in her early 20s, and managed to catch her.
The furious pensioner then shook her attacker in front of fellow shoppers in Edmonton, north London. The thief dropped the purse and escaped.
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SINC SAYS:
Reminds me of that old Beach Boys song where they sing “Go granny, go granny, go granny go.”