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Purse thief strikes during church
Suspect caught on camera using stolen credit cards
Updated: Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012, 11:12 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012, 11:12 AM EDT
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) -- Fall River Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspected thief wanted for stealing a woman's purse during a church service.
Police released a surveillance photo of the suspect that was taken while he allegedly used credit cards from the stolen purse to make purchases across the city.
According to investigators, the 69-year-old victim was attending church when her purse was stolen from underneath her seat.
The suspect is described as a white man in his late 30s to mid-40s, with a medium build.
Anyone who recognizes him is urged to contact Fall River Police at 508-324-2802, or the anonymous tipline at 508-672-TIPS (8477).
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