A Prospect woman is nursing injuries after fighting off a would-be robber who ambushed her on Saturday night.
The incident happened between 9pm and 9:40pm outside an address in the Prospect area, police said.
Police, in a statement Sunday, said the lone woman had just parked when an unknown man approached her vehicle, opened her car door and attempted to rob her.
A struggle ensued, during which the man struck her in the face.
The woman fought back and the suspect then fled the location on foot.
Emergency services attended the location and the woman was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital to be treated for her injuries, and was subsequently discharged.
Police said the suspect is described as being of dark complexion and was wearing a dark mask and dark clothing.
The matter is currently under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen anything/anyone suspicious in the area between 9pm and 9:45pm is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via the police website.
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