A Spokane Valley tavern owner was robbed of her purse and suffered a bloody nose as she arrived at the business Sunday morning, police said today.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips that help arrest the person who attacked the 61-year-old woman about 10:20 a.m. at Poppy's Tavern, 415 S. Dishman-Mica Road.

A man put her in a choke hold as she was facing the business' door, then punched her twice in the face, knocking her to the pavement, according to a news release. The man stole her purse and shopping bags and ran east toward a nearby mobile home park, where police officers later found the stolen items in a heap outside a trailer.

Officers also found the robber's red and gray jacket, black baseball hat and black gloves. They believe he ditched the items after seeing police converge on the area.

The victim received minor head injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit tips online.

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