Thief runs across road with woman's purse and gun

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Suspect sought after purse snatching on Houston's south side
Suspect sought after purse snatching on Houston's south side

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Detectives are hoping someone can give them information about a man accused of violently snatching a woman's purse.



On Sept. 15, authorities say a woman was walking in the 2900 block of Westridge when she was approached by a man who forcibly took her purse.



The woman told police that the man ran towards an apartment complex across the street with her purse.



Authorities say the woman's purse contained a gun and several personal items when it was stolen.



The suspect is described as a black man, between 20 to 25 years old, 6'2" and wearing a white shirt, gray pants, white shoes and a yellow baseball cap.



Crime Stoppers may pay up to 5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man. Information can be reported by called713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org

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