2nd District Email Blast, 4/20/07
Purse Snatching Suspect Sought
This morning between 6:30am and 7:00am, there were two (2) purse snatching offenses which occurred in the Second District. The first offense occurred on Oak Street and Fern Street . The second offense occurred in the 700 block of Soniat Street . In both offenses, the suspect targeted Hispanic female victims who were walking in the area. He approached them from behind, grabbed their purse and fled in a tan colored vehicle.
The suspect is a black male in his mid 20’s. He is described as tall and thin. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and a black cap. The suspect is driving a small 4-door car which has been described as being tan in color. The vehicle is believed to have tinted windows. No further information is available.
If you have any information on this case, please contact Sgt. Chris Cambiotti or Det. Chris Kalka at 658-6022 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.
Report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Captain Kirk Bouyelas
Commander
Second Police District
