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Town of Tonawanda Woman Arrested for Robbery at Ellicott Creek Park
Town of Tonawanda, NY – September 25th, 2007 – The Town of Tonawanda Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Mariam Saleh in connection with a robbery at Ellicott Creek Park.
According to police, Saleh approached 23-year-old Melissa Conrad, a U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and Army Reservist, while Conrad was at the park preparing for a jog. Saleh allegedly pulled a knife and demanded Conrad’s purse. Conrad complied briefly but then defended herself, subduing Saleh until police arrived.
A 24-year-old Town of Tonawanda policewoman handcuffed Saleh and escorted her to the police vehicle. Saleh was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being processed at the Town of Tonawanda Police Department.
Charges against Saleh include robbery in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. She is currently in police custody pending arraignment.
Town of Tonawanda, NY – September 25th, 2007 – The Town of Tonawanda Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Mariam Saleh in connection with a robbery at Ellicott Creek Park.
According to police, Saleh approached 23-year-old Melissa Conrad, a U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and Army Reservist, while Conrad was at the park preparing for a jog. Saleh allegedly pulled a knife and demanded Conrad’s purse. Conrad complied briefly but then defended herself, subduing Saleh until police arrived.
A 24-year-old Town of Tonawanda policewoman handcuffed Saleh and escorted her to the police vehicle. Saleh was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being processed at the Town of Tonawanda Police Department.
Charges against Saleh include robbery in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. She is currently in police custody pending arraignment.
