Tulare Police were called to the north end of the mall near the Galaxy Theatre just before 9 Wednesday morning.
Officers say they spoke with two elderly women who had just been robbed.
One of the victims said she was pistol-whipped as her wallet was stolen and the other was knocked to the ground.
Investigators are now looking for three suspects who were in a white 4-door sedan with Oregon plates.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare Police Department.