Sorry to hear of this kind of sh!t, she may be OK physically, but I can just imagine her emotional state. Thank goodnes she reacted as she did, it could have been much worse. There are low life scum bags in all communities no matter how big or small and no matter what part of the country. Someone mentioned pepper spray, yeah, it may slow them down, but it won't stop them. Especially when there are two of the b@stards. 10-1 they were out to steal money for drugs, it sure wasn't to help granny with her rent.
In Ohio we have a state conceal law, with the permit and training you can carry a concealed weapon. I'm not advocating violence, and you don't necessarily need to shoot to kill, but a little lead to their knee cap or higher will make them think again. Some will go off and scream about gun control, bullsh!t ! Your girlfriend could just as easily been raped or killed, and for what a few bucks in her purse? These kind of people.....................guess I better stop, I get so pissed off when I hear or read about stuff like this.
Glad you girlfriend is physically OK