Police are searching for a man who struck a woman over the head, dumped out her purse and stole a large amount of cash from her on Friday morning.

The strong-arm robbery happened around 9 a.m. behind Advanced Lock & Safe in the 1000 block of Market Street. The victim lives in a nearby apartment and was going to CVS and the bank when she was attacked.

The 57-year-old victim was taken to a hospital to be examined. She is expected to be OK, officials said.

Few details were available about the assailant's description except he is white and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

Investigators are also looking at nearby surveillance video to see if any cameras caught the crime on tape.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or the NEWS9 Lauttamus Security Crime Busters Tipline at 800-862-BUST. Tips can also be emailed to crimebusters@wtov.com.