Video: Man tries to snatch bag from woman leaving store in Houston
The woman refused to let go of her purse even after being thrown to the ground, so the man gave up and ran away.
HOUSTON — Houston police are looking for a man who tried to steal a woman’s handbag as she left the store.
It happened on January 6th and it was all caught on camera.
Police said the woman was walking through the parking lot when the man who was following her in the video suddenly grabbed her purse. The woman said she refused to let go of the belt, so the man threw her to the ground, yelling for her to let go, police said.
The man was unable to wrest it from her hands, so he eventually gave up and ran.
The police described him as a man of average build with a thin beard. According to police, he was wearing a gray Houston Texas logo hoodie and light-colored jeans, possibly blue or grey. He also wore a black beanie, black ankle socks, and white Nike low-top sneakers.
Anyone who can help police identify this individual is asked to call the Crime Squad at 713-222-8477. Any information that results in the indictment and/or arrest of any criminal suspects may result in a cash payment of up to $5,000. You can also submit tips online or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
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