Crime & Safety

Walmart Purse Snatcher Sought By Mount Laurel Police

The victim left a purse unattended in a shopping cart when a suspect pulled up next to the cart and grabbed the bag, police said.

The victim left a purse unattended in a shopping cart when a suspect pulled up next to the cart and grabbed the bag, police said.
The victim left a purse unattended in a shopping cart when a suspect pulled up next to the cart and grabbed the bag, police said. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ - Mount Laurel police are seeking the identity of a man accused of stealing a purse left unattended in a Walmart parking lot.

Mount Laurel police were alerted to the theft at the Route 73 location at around 10 p.m. on Monday, police said. Surveillance camera footage showed the suspect pulling up next to the cart in a white van and taking the purse.

The vehicle, which had an unknown registration, drove off in an unknown direction, police said.

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Those with information on the identity of the suspect or information about the incident are urged to contact Mount Laurel Police Department at 856-234-8300 or the confidential tip line at 856-234-1414 Ext. 1599.

Any comments or questions can be sent to commentspd@mountlaurelpd.org

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