25-04-2025
Plainville police search for alleged purse snatcher
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Plainville police are hoping the public can help identify a man accused of snatching a woman's purse in the Lowe's parking lot Friday morning.
The incident happened in the New Britain Avenue parking lot around 7:45 a.m.
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Police said the victim was loading her vehicle when the 'lone suspect' wearing a face covering and hoodie stole the purse from her shopping cart.
The victim tried to stop him, but the suspect pushed her away and fled in a dark gray 2008 BMW 328i with a Massachusetts license plate reading 3MPD23. Police said the vehicle was previously reported stolen from Springfield, Massachusetts.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Anyone who can help identify the suspect or provide relevant information is asked to contact the Plainville Police Department at (860) 747-1616.
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