The theft happened within a matter of seconds on Saturday, July 20. In the video, the man walks up to her shopping cart, searches her open purse and grabs the wallet. He then quickly wanders off.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male between the ages of 25 and 35 with black hair, a mustache and beard.
He's approximately 5'6" - 5'8" with a thin build.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sugar Land Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 281-275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477).