Crime & Safety
Double Trouble for LMPD: Police Seek Purse-Snatcher—and the Snatchee
Victim is described as woman in her 50s, but police don't know who it is, seek help of witnesses.
La Mesa police Monday were seeking information on a purse-snatching that occurred early Saturday afternoon in the area of El Cajon Boulevard and Baltimore Drive.
They were looking for more than a suspect. Police are seeking the victim as well.
According to authorities, “at approximately 12:40 p.m., La Mesa police officers responded … [to] a report of an unknown female having her purse stolen. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the victim or additional witnesses.”
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The victim was described as a white female in her 50s, police said.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the La Mesa Police Department at 619-667-1400.
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You also may csall Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line at 888-580-TIPS (or sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.
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