Crime & Safety

Clayton Purse Thief Sought By Police

Police say a purse theft happened Tuesday at Safeway. (Breaking)

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Clayton police have released a surveillance image of a man who allegedly stole a purse on Tuesday, and are seeking the public's help in locating him. According to police, a customer at the Clayton Station Safeway at 5431 Clayton Road said that the theft occurred when she turned away from her cart for just a few seconds.

Police believe that the man is carrying the woman's purse in his right hand in the image.

Anyone with information about the case should call Clayton police at 925-673-7350.

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By Bay City News Service

Image courtesy Clayton Police Department

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