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Uploaded: Sunday, April 13, 2008, 10:14 PM
Woman answers door at Vine Street home, punched in face
Stranger said he was from sheriff's office
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| A man in a white tank top and jeans told a 68-year-old grandmother he was with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and reportedly punched her in the face in Pleasanton Saturday night, police announced today.
At about 10:15 p.m. Pleasanton police responded to a report of an assault at 3821 Vine St., the home of the grandmother, Paula Thurman.
A man had reportedly knocked on her front door, said he was with the Sheriff's office, asked Thurman about her family and then punched her when she tried to respond, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.
Thurman reportedly screamed and the man ran away, police said. She was taken to Eden Hospital where she is recovering from injuries.
The suspect was described only as a white male with brown hair, 30 to 40-years-old, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 160 to 180 pounds. He was wearing a white tank top and jeans.
Police are still searching for the suspect and investigating the situation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100. — Bay City News Service Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:01 am At our Neighborhood Watch meeting the Community Services Officer advised us to NEVER open the door to someone representing themselves as a law enforcement officer, utility company employee, city employee, ect., without first seeing proper identification. If they can't provide identification, call law enforcement immediately. If someone knocks on your door and requests to use your phone or bathroom - don't hesitate, close the door immediately. Never allow a complete stranger in your home. If an unfamiliar person loiters in your neighborhood for an unreasonable period of time, notify law enforcement. Some of us have those little "peep holes" in our front door - use them.....
Use common sense.
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