MIDVALE — A woman who tried to rob a Walmart shopper Wednesday ended up in a fight with the victim, who refused to give up her purse, police say.
The victim walked out of Walmart, 7250 Union Park Ave., and was approached by the woman, who said she had a gun and demanded the victim's purse, police said.
Instead of complying, the victim and woman traded punches until a bystander arrived to help and the woman took off, said Midvale Police Sgt. Marcelo Rapela.
Police used surveillance footage from Walmart to obtain a description of the woman. She is described as being in her mid-20s with straight brown hair, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds and wearing a white parka with green and turquoise print on it.
Anyone with information is asked to call 801-840-4026.
— Lana Groves