FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 3, 2003

 

POLICE LOOK TO HOOK CARY ’S POCKETBOOK CROOK
 

CARY , NC Take a look and help us book Cary ’s Pocketbook Crook.  Cary police are searching for a suspect in a series of purse snatchings.  The most recent incident occurred at 8:05 p.m. on December 2nd, a 53 year old female was walking through the parking lot of Kildaire Plaza near Lynn 's Hallmark Shop at 1335 Kildaire Farm Road when a white male snatched her purse.  The same circumstances were reported in connection with a purse snatching on November 14 at the same location.  In both incidents, the suspect has been described as a white male, approximately 5'10" - 6'1" tall, weighing between 150-180 pounds with dark hair.  He was last seen fleeing the area in a grayish/silver colored car, possibly a Chevy Cavalier.  Below is a composite of the suspect.

Cary Crimestoppers will pay up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and apprehension of the individual responsible for this crime.  Anyone with information may contact Crimestoppers at 226-CRIM(E), pressing option 3 for Cary or contact the Watch Commander at (919) 469-4016.  All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller’s request.

 

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Cary Police Watch Commander, (919) 469-4016
Bill Coleman, Town Manager, (919) 469-4002
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951