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ORLANDO, Fla. - A 78-year-old woman fought off a man who forced his way into her home, tried to steal her purse, and injured her during the struggle, according to Lady Lake police.

What we know:

Officers responded to the home on St. Andrews Boulevard around 3:28 p.m. on August 8 after a woman reported that a man had knocked on her door asking for her vehicle keys.

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Police said the man, later identified as Craig Steven Johnson, 53, pushed his way inside, grabbed her purse and searched for the keys. The victim resisted, telling him, "You’re not getting my car keys," before pushing him outside and calling 911.

Officers quickly located Johnson nearby, who the victim identified as the intruder.

Johnson, who police said is homeless, was arres

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