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Denver Police Search For Purse Thief

DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver are searching for a purse snatcher.

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Police in Denver are searching for a purse thief who targets stores at 14th & Krameria. (credit: Denver Police)

The thief may be linked to a series of purse thefts at grocery stores at 14th and Krameria.

Investigators said the man watches women who leave their purses in shopping carts and then snags them when they turn their backs.

It's possible he places the stolen purses into another bag before he leaves the store.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspect in the picture is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text to CRIMES (274637) then title DMCS and enter your message or send an e-mail to metro-denvercrimestoppers.com. If the information you provide leads to the arrest and charging of a wanted individual, you can receive a cash reward up to $2,000.

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