Rochester police on lookout for alleged purse thief

Staff reports 10:38 a.m.


Rochester police on lookout for alleged purse thief

Surveillance image of suspect in purse theft

ROCHESTER - Rochester police are on the lookout for an alleged purse thief said to have grabbed it right out of a shopper's shopping cart.

The incident occurred earlier this week at the Rochester Walmart.

Police say the man grabbed it while the woman wasn't watching.

People are asking anyone who may know the identity of the man or have any knowledge about the crime to please call the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128 and reference case # 17-1232-OF.

Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.