Police are asking for help identifying two women linked to a violent robbery in Allerton.

According to investigators, a 43-year-old woman was inside a store located on Olinville Avenue Saturday when the suspects started an argument with her.

Police say the argument escalated and the suspects began punching the victim in the face multiple times before stealing her purse then running away.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.