FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 18, 2003

 

CARY POLICE SEEK YOUR HELP IN NABBING PURSE SNATCHER

 

CARY , NC Cary Police are searching for a suspect in a purse snatching incident last Friday.  At 1:40 p.m. on November 14th, a 62 year old female was walking through the parking lot of Kildaire Plaza near Lynn 's Hallmark Shop when a white male snatched her purse.  The suspect is described as approximately 5'10" - 6'1" tall, weighing between 150-180 pounds with dark hair.  He was last seen wearing a khaki ball cap with a blue bill, a striped shirt and blue jeans. The suspect fled the area in a gold colored car, possibly a Chevy Cavalier.  The suspect went directly to Lowe’s Home Improvement Center , Home Depot, and Target in Cary where he charged approximately $2,000 worth of merchandise on the woman’s credit card.   

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.  

MEDIA NOTE: A video of the suspect is available at the Cary Police Department.

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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