Arrest Made in Stun Gun Bus Stop Robbery of 67-Year-Old Woman in Philadelphia

The victim was targeted while waiting for the bus on the 6000 block of Castor Avenue on January 18.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Philadelphia police have made an arrest in connection with the violent stun gun attack and robbery of a 67-year-old woman who was targeted while waiting for the bus on the 6000 block of Castor Avenue on January 18. Surveillance video shows the woman resisting the robbery attempt for more than three minutes before a second female attacker arrived and used a contact taser to get the victim to release her bag.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of violent crime targeting vulnerable members of the community in Philadelphia, raising concerns about public safety and the need for increased security measures at bus stops and other public transit hubs.

The details

According to police, the victim was standing at a bus stop when a woman approached and attempted to steal her bag. The victim refused to give up her belongings, leading to a struggle that lasted over three minutes. A second female attacker then arrived and used a contact taser to force the victim to release her bag.

  • The incident occurred on January 18, 2026.
  • An arrest was made following the publication of an Action News story on February 11, 2026.

The players

Philadelphia Police

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and made an arrest.

Capt. Jack Ryan

A captain from the Northeast Detectives division who provided details about the incident.

67-year-old woman

The victim who was targeted and attacked while waiting for the bus.

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What they’re saying

“The woman fought so hard, one of the robbers - the lady in the green Eagles jacket - had a contact taser and tasered her during the course of the robbery to get her to release the book bag.”

— Capt. Jack Ryan, Northeast Detectives (6abc.com)

What’s next

Police are still looking for two other individuals involved in the assault.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for improved security and safety measures at public transit hubs in Philadelphia to protect vulnerable members of the community from violent crime.