Article: U. South Florida student robbed by golf cart thief

Ryan Blackburn
University Wire
11-22-2005
(The Oracle) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- Most University of South Florida golf cart thieves steal for a quick and exciting joy ride to get from point A to point B.

But on Nov. 15, one stolen cart became an accessory to an additional crime when junior Nicole Cook was robbed in a drive-by purse snatching.

"I had gotten out of class a little bit early," Cook said. "I was heading to my car and heard the golf cart approaching me. Next thing I know, there was a tug on my arm, and a few seconds later I realized my purse was gone."

Cook said she dropped her backpack and chased after the suspect while yelling for help outside the chemistry building around 7 p.m.

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!