Elderly woman didn't give up purse in attack

Pat Robertson speaks about the vicious attack that occurred on Wednesday.

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HOLLY HILL --

An elderly woman is recovering after a vicious attack that occurred on Wednesday.

Investigators say a man and a woman in a truck tried to take 73-year-old Pat Robertson's purse, but she wouldn't let go.

Robertson was then dragged by the truck.

Police say the suspects first spotted Robertson outside a cafe and followed her several miles to a gas station in Holly Hill.

"He lurched out, I mean he just came out of that window and he grabbed my purse," Robertson said. "I bit him, right. I thought he'd let go. Instead, he smacked me in the mouth."

A Good Samaritan saw the incident happen and sent officers in the right direction.

Police arrested the suspects a short time later.

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