Fresno PD seeks man who snatched purse from woman

Cristina Lombardo
·1 min read

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who snatched a woman’s purse earlier this month.

Police say on Jan. 10, a male suspect sat next to a victim who was seated at the bus stop located at South Blackstone Avenue and Divisadero Street. After a few minutes, the suspect forcefully removed the victim’s purse.

According to police, the suspect then proceeded to run eastbound towards Divisadero Street and P Street.

Police say the suspect appears to be a thin male adult in his 20’s to 30’s.

The Fresno Police Department
The Fresno Police Department
The Fresno Police Department
The Fresno Police Department
The Fresno Police Department
The Fresno Police Department

Police say if anyone has information on the suspect or recognizes the suspect from the images above, to please notify Detective Sebastian Rodriguez, Southwest Investigations, at the number 559-621-6131 or email at Sebastian.Rodriguez@fresno.gov. You can also submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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