REDMOND, OR -- Two people were arrested Friday evening, after a Redmond mugging. Police say a 54-year-old woman was targeted while leaving the Lucky 7 Deli and Lottery on South Highway 97, just before 6 p.m.

A 31-year-old woman is accused of stealing the victim’s wallet, including $1,000. The victim said she was pushed down and spit on, before the woman took off. Police say a 57-year-old man was driving the getaway car.

The suspect vehicle was found at Moe’s Food Mart, in downtown Redmond. When confronted by Redmond officers, the man ran off but was discovered in a nearby dumpster. Both suspects were taken into custody, charged with Theft and other crimes.

Police recovered the victim's wallet, and $700 of her cash.

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