Gainesville Police reported Monday they are investigating two weekend robberies. In each instance, the victims were women and that shots were fired during one of the holdups.
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“Friday evening, police responded to Butler Park (where a woman) for a reported her purse was stolen by a Hispanic male. She advised the subject produced a handgun and demanded her purse. He fled on foot.
Saturday afternoon, a (woman) reported she was approached by a dark truck with multiple occupants in the 800 block of Myrtle Street. A tussle ensued and warning shots were fired by the perpetrators. The group then left in the vehicle (without taking anything from the victim).
Police searched the areas and attempted canine tracks with no success. Anyone with information is asked to contact GPD. https://www.gainesville.org/659/Submit-a-Tip “