Woman loses finger along with purse in drive-by theft
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A man tore off a woman’s finger during a drive-by purse snatching, police said.
Caesare Pinkins, 21, is charged with multiple felony counts of robbery, aggravated battery and burglary. He is being held in Gwinnett County Jail without bond.
Pinkins drove by a 55-year-old woman about 2 p.m. Wednesday, swiped her purse and stepped on the gas, Gwinnett Police Cpl. Illana Spellman said.
“As the suspect drove away, one of the victim’s fingers was pulled off,” Spellman said.
Attempts by surgeons to reattach the woman’s finger were unsuccessful. Spellman said she did not have additional information about the woman’s injuries. She did not identify the victim.
After the purse snatch someone called police, who captured Pinkins later Wednesday.